Best wishes to everyone who recieved their A Level results in Dorset today! Congratulations to all students for their hard work and resilience during the pandemic.
Advice on education, work and training, including information for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), is available for anyone unsure of their next step. Advice and emotional support is also available for anyone who feels disappointed with their grades.
Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help, said: “I would like to pay a special tribute today to all young people in Dorset who are getting their results.
“It has been a difficult and challenging year, an academic year like no other. How well you have all coped, thank you for your incredible resilience.
“If you are not sure what you would like to do next, or your grades are not what you hoped for, please do not despair.
“There are many different routes, from further education, to apprenticeships, work and training, please check-out the advice below to find out more.”
Information about higher education, apprenticeships and work can be found on the Career Pilot website and on the Dorset Council website.
Advice about education and training options for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is can be found on the Dorset Council website.
Emotional support and advice for anyone who feels disappointed is available through Young Minds and Kooth.
Advice about apprenticeships can be found online through the Amazing Apprenticeships website.
Advice from the Southern Universities Network can be found on their website.
Inspirational case studies, showing different routes chosen by actual young people, are available on the Dorset Council website.
Advice and online live chats with advisors is also available from careers and employability experts, can be provided through Ansbury Guidance.
The National Careers Service offer a live web chat advice service on their website.
Advice including job centre links can be found on the Government website.