Exam results support available for Falkirk students

When hundreds of pupils and students get their exam results next week they will be able to access free help and support should they require it.
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Around 138,000 candidates across the country – and hundreds in the Falkirk area – will receive their National, Higher and Advanced Higher results.

A helpline – 0808 100 8000 – from Scotland’s career service offers advice, information and guidance for young people and their parents and carers from 8am on results day.

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Education Secretary John Swinney said: “Young people and their families have shown tremendous resilience in coping with the many challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and will naturally be anxious about the potential impact on results.

Pupils will be able to call the exam results support line from Tuesday,  August 4Pupils will be able to call the exam results support line from Tuesday,  August 4
Pupils will be able to call the exam results support line from Tuesday, August 4

“You may achieve the results you worked so hard for, but if you miss out on the grades you were hoping for, there is still a huge variety of options available to you. Skills Development Scotland advisers will provide expert advice to help all pupils understand their future education and career choices.”

James Russell, SDS Director of Career Information, Advice & Guidance Operations, added: “This year is unlike any other and young people receiving results and their families may be feeling more anxious which is understandable.

“This is the point when their work and efforts are recognised, our advice and support is available and our message is if your results aren’t what you expected, don’t worry, you have lots of options.

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“Our careers advisers are here to help you and your parents and carers with information on all the options and opportunities on offer.”

The Results Helpline will be open on August 4 and 5 from 8am to 8pm, August 6 and 7 from 9am to 5pm and August 10 to 12 from 9am to 5pm.