Students across Oxfordshire are receiving their GCSE results and are being directed towards trusted sources of advice on their next steps — whether continuing in education, considering employment, or exploring training opportunities.
Guidance is available at the oxme website, the National Careers Service website, or through its dedicated helpline on 0800 100 900. Young people interested in apprenticeships can also explore information on oxme, UK government or UCAS websites.
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For those who may not have achieved the grades needed for their planned route, Oxfordshire County Council is encouraging students to talk to their school’s careers officer, form tutor or head of year for tailored guidance.
Further education remains a popular option, and students are also being invited to contact Activate Learning, Abingdon and Witney College, or Henley College on their websites directly to explore alternative pathways.
Councillor Sean Gaul, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, praised students for their efforts:
“Well done to GCSE students who received their desired results. However, I know this is a day of mixed emotions, with some of you not attaining the grades you’d hoped for.
“For every student completing their GCSEs, you now have to decide what to do next, consider your options or adjust your plans.
“There are many choices, from continuing in education to beginning work, starting a career or an apprenticeship or embarking on a training programme.
“Support is available through a number of services that offer help for young people.
“I’d like to thank the wide number of educational professionals who have taught, coached and mentored our young people during their time in Oxfordshire’s schools and colleges.”
