We are sending our best wishes to everyone across Medway receiving their exam results over the next few weeks.
Best of luck
Cllr Tracy Coombs, Medway Council’s Portfolio Holder for Education, said: “I want to wish everyone who will be picking up their exam results the very best of luck. Although it can be a bit nerve-wracking, it is also a really exciting time for Medway’s young people as they take the next step in their lives – whether it is continuing their education, starting an apprenticeship or entering the world of work.
“If you don’t get the results you want, please do look into all of the support on offer – I would encourage you to speak to your school in the first instance. We also offer support through our Information, Advice and Guidance team who can offer advice on your options.
“Finally, I want to say a huge thank you to all of the brilliant school staff and parents and carers who have supported Medway’s young people through this important time of their lives, helping them to achieve their goals and find their path in life.”
Advice and support
If you’re not sure what to do after your exams, or are disappointed with your results, we recommend you speak to your school in the first instance. However, there is lots of guidance and advice available to help support you.
Career guidance
Our Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service offers advice and support to 16 and 17-year-olds in Medway. This support includes:
- career advice
- job search and application help
- CV and interview skills
- finding and applying for an apprenticeship
- applying for college or sixth form
- finding a training course.
IAG will be running a virtual drop-in on Microsoft Teams on Friday, 23 August from 10am to 8pm.
You can also book an appointment to speak to someone between Tuesday, 27 August to Friday, 30 August. Appointments will be available from 10am to 3pm on each day. To make an appointment, contact the IAG team by calling 01634 335599 or emailing IAG@Medway.gov.uk.
You can also contact the IAG team by Facebook message from 10am to 8pm between Tuesday, 27 August and Friday 30 August.
The team will also be holding a drop-in session on Thursday, 29 August from 10am – 3pm at: Elaine Centre, Elaine Avenue, Rochester, ME2 2YN.
The National Careers Service also provides guidance if you're not sure what to do next. You can call them on 0800 100 900 to speak to a careers adviser, or find out more on the National Careers Service website.
Higher education
If you're looking to go to university the UCAS website has lots of information about options available.
There are also higher education options in Medway at:
If you're unsure university is right for you, Medway Adult Education has a wide range of vocational courses on offer, including digital skills, creative courses and career specific qualifications.
Medway Adult Education also offers apprenticeships, which were rated as Outstanding by Ofsted last year.
Apprenticeships
If you're interested in doing an apprenticeship you can find out more about how apprenticeships work and how to get started on the GOV.UK website.
You can also take a look at the apprenticeships offered through Medway Adult Education.
We also offer apprenticeships at Medway Council. Find out more information about doing an apprenticeship with us.
Further support
We know that the exam and results period can be stressful. We'd like to remind young people that Kooth is available in Kent and Medway. Kooth offers online counselling support as well as advice, guidance and resources to help young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Kooth is free, safe and anonymous.
Our A Better Medway serce also has wellbeing and mental health tips and advice.