(AGENPARL) – mar 15 agosto 2023 We want to say congratulations to your students who’ve completed exams this summer
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Teacher Bulletin
As results day approaches, we want to say congratulations to your students who’ve completed exams this summer and a big thank you to all teachers across the country who helped them achieve this milestone. We are incredibly grateful for your outstanding commitment, and the unwavering support you provide to students. 
In this Teacher Bulletin, we’ve pulled together the latest information and resources for this year’s results day [ https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/06/09/when-is-results-day-2023-gcses-a-levels-t-levels-and-vtqs/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], so you’ll have everything you may need to support your students with their next steps, be it in education, training, or employment. 
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Grading
Ofqual has published a series of blogs explaining the grading system for GCSEs, A-level [ https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2023/07/10/exam-results-2023-10-things-to-know-about-gcse-as-and-a-level-grades/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]s and the Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs [ https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2023/07/10/vocational-and-technical-qualifications-grading-in-2023/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]) in 2023. 
Ofqual and UCAS have published a letter to students [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-letter-to-students-from-ofqual-and-ucas/a-letter-to-students-from-ofqual-and-ucas?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] receiving results this summer on how their results will be determined, the process of confirming offers, and how Clearing works. 
Ofqual’s student guide [ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofqual-student-guide-2023/ofqual-student-guide-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#what-happens-after-you-have-taken-your-exams-or-assessments ] contains further information for students on results, including how the reviews of marking system works. 
Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, has also written about what Ofqual’s grading system means for exam results this summer [ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/going-straight-to-university-isnt-the-only-way-to-get-on-tfjmr0bkb?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. 
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Post 16 and 18 advice for students 
* The Get the Jump [ https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore-your-education-and-training-choices?utm_campaign=GTJ_p5&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] hub can help take the stress out of young people’s next move after their exam results.?It brings together all post-16 and post-18 education and training choices in one place and offers the opportunity to speak directly to a careers adviser.  
* We’ve also pulled together everything students need to know about alternatives to A Levels and university [ https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/06/27/alternatives-to-a-levels-and-university-what-you-need-to-know/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].  
* If students don’t receive the grades they’re expecting, our Education Hub blog [ https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/08/07/a-level-and-t-level-results-day-what-to-do-if-you-dont-get-the-grades-you-need-for-your-university-course/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] contains helpful advice for potential next steps 
*Results day support from UCAS for staff  * 
UCAS is offering a wide range of support to help careers advisers on Confirmation and Clearing [ https://www.ucas.com/advisers/supporting-you-through-confirmation-and-clearing?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] including: 
* Join UCAS’ LIVE session for advisers [ https://ucas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ccTVUp6QQF-8KU7Bj9ec_Q?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/registration ] at 15:00 on Wednesday 16 August. In the session, UCAS will share the latest insights on Clearing vacancies and give you the opportunity to put your questions to Minister for Apprenticeships, FE and HE, Robert Halfon MP, Universities UK CEO, Vivienne Stern, and UCAS’ Head of Policy, Ben Jordan. 
* Check out UCAS’ results day support for advisers page [ https://www.ucas.com/advisers/guides-and-resources/adviser-news/news/results-day-support-advisers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] for more information on what happens and when on the day, including portal opening times and tips on how to support different outcomes on the day. 
* Watch or listen along to the Parents Evening Podcast [ https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/advice-parents-guardians-and-carers/parents-evening-ucas-parent-podcast?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] to get insight and advice from UCAS’ panels of experts. 
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Student loans 
We’ve created materials to explain how student loans work including a short explainer video [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&v=DhNtd2p-kwY ] plus a written guide and FAQ that they can access from The Student Room [ https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance/understanding-undergraduate-student-loans?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]. Alternatively, have a read of our blog on student loans [ https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/03/31/get-the-facts-on-student-loans/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].?? 
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Reminder: Ofsted consultation 
Finally, a reminder that Ofsted is currently consulting on proposed changes to its post-inspection arrangements, including how it handles complaints. The consultation closes on 15 September – have your say by completing the online form [ https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/changes-to-ofsteds-post-inspection-arrangements-and-complaints-handling-proposals-2023?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ].  
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