York celebrates Key stage 4 (GCSE) students’ success

City of York Council education leaders have congratulated students across the city on their GCSE results today (Thursday 24 August).

Cllr Bob Webb, the council’s Executive Member for Children, Young people and Education, said: “Huge congratulations to all the students who have received their GCSE results today. The excellent grades achieved across the city are testament to the hard work of the students, but also their families and teaching staff who have supported them throughout their learning journey.

“I hope their results provide a springboard to the next stage of their learning or help them to secure the training or job opportunities they’re hoping for.”

Support is available across the city, starting at your own school, and information on alternative options and plans is available at www.york.gov.uk/SchoolLeavers

Young people who are concerned that their personal circumstances may make accessing education, employment or training more difficult could also benefit from advice.

People can find support in York from:

• Their school. Teaching staff will be able to support pupils with their next steps.
• Careers Advisers employed by our schools
• Admissions teams at York College and Askham Bryan College
• National Careers Service – for local employment and training opportunities; or call the national helpline 0800 100 900
• Council-led ‘York Apprenticeship Hub’ – find us on Facebook @ York Apprenticeships; email us at York.apprenticeships@york.gov.uk; www.york.gov.uk/yorkapprenticeships for local apprenticeship vacancies. There are still around 50 opportunities in the city and many more in Leeds across a range of sectors and job roles and we can sign post you to agencies and training provider
• Specialist Learning and Skills advisors who can support young people who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)

Information and advice is also available for school and college leavers at www.york.gov.uk/SchoolLeavers, which includes a handy ‘next steps’ factsheet for A Level or GCSE students, which explains many of the options available, including apprenticeships and further learning.

Support is also available for anyone who is particularly worried about their results and next steps.

York Mind offer services to young people at www.yorkmind.org.uk, email office@yorkmind.org.uk or call 01904 643364.