With Key Stage 5 results and Key Stage 4 results due over the next few days (14 August and 21 August, respectively), City of York Council is reminding young people about the support available.
Help is available for school leavers who are seeking an apprenticeship or employment opportunity, wanting to move into full time education in York or wanting more information to help them to understand the range of options available for accessing education, employment or training.
Councillor Bob Webb, the council’s Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said:
Whilst this time of year can be exciting as you make plans for the future it can also be an anxious one for young people and their families, especially if you need specific grades to take the next step.
“It’s important that students know that support and advice is available locally, whatever their results. And there’s plenty of help to move forward, whether that’s into education, an apprenticeship, starting a career, or a change of direction into something new.”
People can find support in York from:
- Their school or college. 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 call the national help-line: 0800 100 900
- Council-led ‘York Apprenticeship Hub’ – for local information about apprenticeships go to the council website, or find us on Facebook @ York Apprenticeships
- Specialist Learning and Employment Advisors who can support young people who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) or are in care of the Local Authority
The council website also provides information for school and college leavers.
Support is also available for anyone who is particularly worried about their results and next steps.
York Mind offer services to young people, email: office@yorkmind.org.uk or call: 01904 643364.