RESULTS DAY
Results for different qualifications come out at different times.
• BTEC results are released from mid-July – the timing will vary depending on the course and how it is assessed. The way your child will get the results will depend on their school or college; they may have to pick them up in person or the results might come by post or electronically. Some schools / colleges will release them at the same time as A levels.
• A level results come out in mid-August.
To minimise stress for your child and you, it’ s important to know what to expect on results day and what to do if things don’ t go to plan. Hopefully you and your child will have discussed a plan B. However, if they haven’ t engaged with the idea of having a backup plan, it’ s a good idea to do some research into other options yourself, so you can offer wellinformed support if they don’ t get their expected grades.
• Ideally your child should be available on results day, as they may need to contact universities, or there could be letters they need to sign relating to their next steps. They should try to avoid being away or at work.
• If they are collecting their results in person( this will be the case for A levels and possibly for BTECs), make sure they know what time their school or college will be open on results day. Ask whether they would like you to go with them, but respect their decision if they say no.
If your child has applied to university through UCAS, there’ s more information about what happens next on page 56.
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