The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, , has congratulated learners
across Wales as A-level, AS, Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and
vocational qualification learners received their results this
morning.
A-level and AS Levels exams and assessments took place this year
with extra support being provided including some advance
information of exam content and a supportive grading approach.
This year results are broadly midway between the results awarded
in 2019 (the last year before the pandemic) and 2022 (the first
year that students sat exams following the pandemic).
Many vocational learners also received their Level 3 results
today.
This year’s GCSE results will be announced next Thursday,
24th August.
The Minister visited Coleg Gwent in Ebbw Vale this morning, where
he met students collecting their results. He said:
“I want to wish a big congratulations to everyone receiving their
results today. It’s a huge day for you, the culmination of years
of hard work, and I hope today is a reward for all your
efforts.
“We know what a challenging time this has been. Our aim in
providing extra support this year was to make sure the
exams were fair, despite the difficulties you’ve faced.
“For anyone who didn’t quite get the results you wanted, or
you’re unsure of your next steps, don’t be too disappointed and
don’t be too hard on yourself. There are lots of options open to
you, including university clearing, apprenticeships, maybe
starting your own business. Careers Wales is
a great place to start for advice and your school or college will
be there to support you too.
“Our Young Person’s
Guarantee provides everyone under the age of 25 with the
opportunity to enrol in education or training, find work or
become self-employed, so you have lots of choices to pursue the
career you want.
“I hope all staff and students are proud of their hard work,
enjoy the rest of the summer and look forward to the exciting
opportunities you have ahead of you.”
Notes to editors
Awarding qualifications in Wales this year
An overview of this year’s assessment arrangements from
Qualifications Wales: https://qualificationswales.org/information-support/summer-2023-results/
The Young Person’s Guarantee
This is the Welsh Government commitment to providing under-25s in
Wales with support to gain a place in education or training, find
work, or become self-employed:
https://workingwales.gov.wales/how-we-can-help/young-persons-guarantee
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are open to
anyone over the age of 16 in Wales. They combine practical
training in a job with study. gov.wales/apprenticeshipswales
Employment Bureaus
Based in FE Colleges, the Employment and Enterprise Bureaus
provide a package of opportunities for students, full and
part-time, to build essential employability and enterprise
skills: https://businesswales.gov.wales/skillsgateway/employment-and-enterprise-bureaus
Power Up Campaign
Support for learners taking exams and assessments during the 2023
season: https://www.gov.wales/power-up-wales
Welsh Government additional financial support
2023
Additional funding for education in 2023-24 includes:
- £9m for the Pupil Development Grant which supports children
whose families are on lower incomes
- £5.5m to further support the workforce in schools through the
RRRS programme
- a further £4.5m to help children and young people with
additional learning needs
- £9m to strengthen the further education sector.
