Support is available for students who are receiving their GCSE and A-Level results. Whether you’re not sure about next steps, or your struggling with your mental health, we’ve got a wealth of support on offer below.
Careers Support
The National Careers Services offer support for young people and their parents/carers when trying to decide what to do once they’ve got their results.
Exam-specific content can be found on the National Careers Service (NCS) website, social media, webchat. Over the phone and face-to-face appointments are available to those aged 18+ locally by contacting the NCS team via the email [email protected] or by calling 01472 323540.
Visit: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk for more information.
The Young People’s Support Services (YPSS) also offer careers advice and general support for students on their next steps following exams.
Help with contacting colleges, training providers and their next steps is available by calling 01472 326294 (option 1), by emailing [email protected] or texting 07730 014933.
Support for your mental health:
For anyone struggling with their mental health, free, confidential, professional support is available.
- For advice on issues around emotional health & mental wellbeing, Compass Go can help with one-to-one support. Call 01472 494 250.
- Young Minds Matter also offer mental health and wellbeing support. Call 01472 252 570.
- The Council’s School Nurse text service is available for free, confidential advice and support on things including mental health, bullying, self-harm, bereavement and healthy eating. Just text 07507 331 620.
- Text ORANGE to 85258 for anonymous help with things like stress, anxiety and depression.
- Kooth offer free counselling, advice and support online via www.kooth.com- external site .
- The Single Point of Access is a one-stop-shop for confidential advice and information over the phone, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 01472 256256
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