GCSE results day: Pupils wished 'every success' as they look to the future
Pupils across Lancashire have been wished "every success" for their next steps after receiving their GCSE results today.
County Councillor Matthew Salter, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for education and skills, thanked education staff and reminded young people that help is available if they need support.
Cllr Salter said:
"Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today.
"You should be proud of your achievements after many hours spent revising and preparing and many years of hard work.
"I sincerely hope you receive the grades you wish for.
"I'd also like to thank education staff, and to remind young people that there are always lots of opportunities to consider, even if you might end up on a different path to the one you originally planned.
"Whatever your next steps are, I wish you every success.
"Don't forget that if you need to talk, our advisors at Talkzone are on hand to confidentially discuss anything from results to feeling low, chat about relationships, or 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 access webtalk services or via Facebook.