The school Senior Leadership Team will be in school on results day (Thursday 24 August, 9.00 am – 12.00pm), along with lots of other school staff including: Miss Walker, Mrs Mills, Helen Smith (Independent Careers Advisor) and Shabana Jabar from the admissions team at Leeds City College.

We’re all here to help you with you next steps.

1. Stay calm!

2. Speak to someone about your feelings
It is good to talk to someone about how you feel.
Then start getting your act together as most students do secure something in less than a week.
Try to be calm and think about the options that are available to you.
Being focused and having a plan will help you feel better.

3. Stay positive
The disappointment is greater on the results day itself, especially if your exam results came as a shock. There are ups and downs in life. There’s no need to carry baggage about your grades or missing your conditional offer for Sixth Form or College. Park these negative thoughts quickly, get good advice, stop giving yourself a hard time and start making good decisions so you can move on quickly and happily.

4. Near Misses
It is worth speaking to the Sixth Form Team or contacting the Sixth Form/College that has offered you a place. Don’t assume that because you’ve missed a few of your grades that the offer is off the table. And, even if it is, 6th form or the College could well offer you a place on a similar course or a lower level one that will help you to improve your qualifications and then lead on
to the one you originally wanted.

5. Remember you are not alone!
Being pro-active will put you on the front foot. The best way to succeed is to prepare thoroughly, then speak to sixth form staff, Colleges and Training Providers for an intelligent discussion about the courses you’re interested in. Explain why you would be a great fit for the course or the training opportunity. Ask sensible questions about the content and structure, aiming to show your passion for studying the subject.