The Isle of Wight Council would like to congratulate students across the Island as they celebrate their achievements on GCSE results day today.
Today marks the start of the next stage of many young people’s lives as they move on to new challenges. Many are choosing to continue to study at sixth form or college while others are moving on to an apprenticeship or other work-based learning opportunities.
Full picture early 2025
The Isle of Wight Council expects to have the full picture of GCSE and other level 2 qualification results early in the new year, when the validated data set is released by the Department for Education.
Exams are graded on a number scale which runs from nine (highest) to one (lowest). This means a grade 4 is a ‘standard pass’ with a grade 5 or above a ‘good pass’. The bottom of a grade 7 is comparable with the bottom of an old grade A.
Bacon: Congratulate every young person who has collected their GCSE exam results
Councillor Jonathan Bacon Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Education said,
“On behalf of the Isle of Wight Council I would like to congratulate every young person who has collected their GCSE exam results.
“A special thanks is also extended to all of the teachers, leaders and schools for their hard work, support and partnership in delivering these results.’’
Carter: A significant milestone
Naomi Carter, Service Director Education, Inclusion and Access added,
“GCSEs are a significant milestone in the lives of children and young people. This marks many years of hard work for students and teachers alike. Whatever the results achieved, there are plenty of options available to achieve a bright future.
“Students receiving results today will have gained a range of skills that enable them to achieve more than they thought possible. Well-done, I wish all students every success, as they move on to further education, employment or training!’’
Going forward
For those whose results are not as hoped or are unsure about what they want to do next, there are lots of options and a great deal of information and support available. Any young person who needs help or advice about their next options, having received their results, can speak to their school’s careers advisor or contact Island Futures, the council’s career service.
Visit the Island Futures website for further information. There are also links to websites such as Flying Starts, which is an additional resource to support young people across the Isle of Wight transitioning from Year 11 to the next stage of their career pathway.
Regular drop-in sessions
Island Futures also run regular drop-in sessions for young people aged 16 to 18 (or up to 25 with special educational needs). These are taking place at:
- Newport Library, Tuesdays, 2 to 4pm.
- Ryde Library, Wednesdays, 2 to 4pm.
- Sandown Library, Thursdays, 10.30am to 12.30pm on 7th and 28th September and 19th October 2024.
The drop-ins are also for people who have recently left school and who do not have plans for education or training in September, and those who are currently not in education, employment or training.
Other support
Students who may be feeling uncertain, anxious or stressed about the future as they move on to college, employment or training can seek support from Young Minds, who will help to encourage them to look after their mental health and identify when to ask for help, and can find a range or other resources on Mental health :: Healthier Together.
Support is also available for education staff. Education Support is a UK charity providing support for education sector staff, including immediate, confidential emotional support through their helpline on 08000 562 561.
Parents and carers who want to find out more how they can support their children, can be found by visiting the following pages:
How to manage results day: 6 tips for parents in summer 2023 – BBC Bitesize
Exam results | Family Lives
Place2Be: guides and tips to navigate exam season.
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