With results day this Thursday (22 August), the County Council will again open its helpline at 9am on the day to offer advice, information and support to anyone uncertain about their next steps in education, training or employment.
At the end of the line will be members of the Local Authority’s professional careers advice team from Hampshire Futures, who are also able to respond to enquiries sent by email to [email protected].
Councillor Steve Forster, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, said: “For many of our young people, receiving results is a time for celebration as they have achieved the grades needed to move into their chosen next stage of education or training. Whatever their personal results, I am proud of our Year 11 students’ hard work and dedication and grateful to the army of parents, carers, teachers, and tutors that have supported each pupil.
“However, even if results are not as expected, there’s help at hand from our expert advisors who are ready to assist students plan and find alternative routes to their chosen goals, or even explore new goals.”
Hampshire Futures – how to find help
• The Hampshire Futures exam results service, staffed by a friendly team of qualified careers advisers, will be available from 9am to 3pm on Thursday 22, Friday 23, and Tuesday 27 August. You can reach them by telephone at 03707 796 122 or by email at [email protected].
• Advice and information on options including applying for college, apprenticeship choices, what to do when considering next steps, and a wide range of other careers information, can also be found on the Hampshire Futures website. The site includes links to useful resources, as well as short videos on a range of careers advice issues, information for young people with special educational needs, further education and moving into the workforce.
Mental wellbeing support
• Students feeling uncertain or anxious about the future as they prepare to move on to college, employment, or other training can also find details of a range of support to look after their wellbeing on the Hampshire Futures site.
• Mental Wellbeing Hampshireprovides a directory of services for families and the wider school community.
• SHOUToffers 24/7 mental health support – just text HANTS to 85258 or call Childline on 0800 1111.
Other recommended resources for parents and carers include:
• How to manage results day: 6 tips for parents in summer 2024 - BBC Bitesize
• Exam results | Family Lives
• Place2Be: guides and tips to navigate exam season.
