GCSE results day: Pupils wished 'every success' as they begin their next chapter
Pupils across Lancashire have been wished "every success" in the future, after receiving their GCSE results today.
County Councillor Jayne Rear, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for education and skills, also thanked education staff, and reminded young people that help is available should they need support.
Cllr Rear said:
"Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today.
"You should all be proud of your achievements after many years of hard work and all those hours spent revising.
"I would also like to say a huge thank you to all the education staff always go above and beyond for their pupils.
"I sincerely hope you receive the grades you have worked so hard for.
"I'd like to remind pupils that there are always lots of opportunities to consider, even if might be a different path to the one you originally planned.
"Whatever your next steps are, I wish you every success.
"Don't forget that our fantastic advisors at Talkzone are available to talk confidentially about anything from results, to feeling low, relationships, finding work or training."
Advice and support are available for young people whose results aren't as hoped for. Young people planning to continue their studies should contact the university or higher education provider they had planned to attend and discuss the options available to them.
Young people can also contact Talkzone, part of Lancashire County Council's youth services. Talkzone has trained advisers who can talk, confidentially, about their exam results and anything else that might be concerning them.
The service can be accessed by telephone, email, text and webtalk. It is available from 2pm to 10pm every day, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Young people can call Talkzone on 0800 511 111, text on 07786 511 111 or email talkzone@lancashire.gov.uk
Alternatively, get in touch through our access webtalk services or via Facebook.