Thousands of students across Leicestershire are being wished the best of luck ahead of two of the biggest days in the academic calendar: A Level and GCSE results.
Around 3,000 county pupils are set to find out their A Level and AS Level grades tomorrow (Thursday 18 August) and more than 7,000 will find out what their GCSE grades are next Thursday (25 August).
Councillor Deborah Taylor, deputy leader and cabinet member for children and families, said: “We would like to wish all our young people finding out their grades this week and next the very best of luck, and to praise them too for their continued hard work.
“These remain challenging times, to which these young people have responded with adaptability and resilience. I know a lot of hard work has gone into preparing for this moment and securing these qualifications – it’s a real achievement.”
Due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic, an unprecedented package of support for pupils sitting GCSE, AS and A Level exams this summer was put in place nationally. This included more generous grading, additional support materials in some subjects, and advance information on the focus of exams to aid revision.
Pupils looking for guidance or support after receiving their results, as well as those wishing to appeal or query a grade, should seek help from their school or college in the first instance, where staff will be available to advise on the options available.
In the case of those who still feel their grade has been awarded in error after a review has been carried out, the school or college must submit an appeal to the exam board if asked to do so by the pupil in question.
More information on appeals can be found at www.gov.uk/appeal-qualification-result