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Results Day is such an important day for students worldwide. It is the moment that their 12 years of schooling has finally come to end – it is a moment that can either bring utter joy and elation or frustration and disappointment. Students this year had it especially tough; dealing with a pandemic, online school and now getting their much-anticipated results.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a parent you want the best for your child\u00a0and\u00a0more importantly you want them to be happy. Therefore,\u00a0dealing with results day is different for everyone. This blog post hopes to give you some helpful tips in dealing with what to do when your child did not get the results they wanted and where to go from there.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put your child\u2019s emotions first<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results Day is important to both you and your child. As a parent you might have your own expectations on what you want your child to achieve which can be different to theirs. If your child is happy with their result then you should celebrate with them, if they are disappointed it is important to empathise with them and reassure them that they did the best they could considering the circumstances. Don\u2019t pester them to check their result; rather allow them to find out on their own and tell you when they are ready.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I clearly remember my results day almost 3 years ago now, and I was not happy with the results I got. Although it was lower than what my mother had wanted me to get, she did not show it, instead she comforted me while I cried and reassured me that I did well and achieved an impressive result.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider all options and have a plan in place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to your child about how they feel about results day and what they want to do in a scenario where unfortunately they don\u2019t get the results they want.\u00a0If it is something they don\u2019t want to talk about, do your own research on other subjects and courses you think your child might like (similar to\u00a0the ones they have applied for)\u00a0that are on clearing.\u00a0If they do wish to consider it then formulate a plan with them on what to do and\u00a0consider\u00a0other\u00a0available\u00a0options. Encourage them to reach out to teachers for help, or any other support network that they are comfortable with.\u00a0Here\u2019s a quick guide to clearing (click here<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Various parents have said that what helped them get through results day was\u00a0preparing\u00a0a list of other courses in case Clearing was required. Some discussed alternative programmes which included foundation years instead of re-sitting\u00a0and also\u00a0looked in apprenticeships.\u00a0We suggest you make a list of potential\u00a0University\u00a0Clearning\u00a0numbers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remind them that these results do not define them<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results day for many, fall into two boxes: success or failure. This is not the case. While Results\u00a0Day\u00a0is a\u00a0link to\u00a0your child\u2019s\u00a0next step in education\u00a0and they might not go\u00a0down the\u00a0path they want,\u00a0it\u00a0does not mean they can\u2019t achieve what they want in the future.\u00a0Reassure and\u00a0encourage\u00a0them that there are other options available,\u00a0even if it might not be at their dream university, it is still\u00a0an option.\u00a0However,\u00a0despite\u00a0this avoid using phrases like \u201cIt\u2019s not the end of the world,\u201d because for them it could be. Instead,\u00a0emphasise with them\u00a0and use phrases\u00a0such as,\u00a0\u201cI know you really wanted to get into this course but this University of XYZ also offers a similar\u00a0programme\u00a0which you can get in to.\u201d\u00a0For some,\u00a0clearing gives\u00a0students\u00a0opportunities to go somewhere else which\u00a0can\u00a0end up being the best thing that\u2019s ever happened.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources Available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UCAS exam results helpline is for parents as well as teens, offering careers advice and support. Call them on 0371 468 0 468 for expert guidance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put your child in touch with The Mix, a support service for young people at themix.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newcastle University Clearing and Adjustment https:\/\/www.ncl.ac.uk\/undergraduate\/applications-offers\/clearing\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information presented above was a combination of personal experiences and information from the following websites<\/p>\n\n\n\n