The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, , has congratulated learners
across Wales as A-level, AS, Welsh Baccalaureate and vocational
qualification learners received their results this morning.
Learners returned to formal A-level and AS exams and assessments
this year, for the first time since 2019. Many vocational
learners also received their Level 3 results today.
This year’s GCSE results will be announced next Thursday,
25th August.
The Minister visited Coleg Sir Gar in Llanelli 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 you got the grades you’d hoped for.
“We know what a challenging couple of years it’s been for
students and staff. For everyone involved in ensuring this year’s
exams could take place, today is reward for all the hard work you
have put in.
“A record number of young people from Wales will be going to
university this year and have an exciting time ahead.
“For anyone who didn’t quite get the results you wanted, or
you’re unsure of your next steps, my key message is – don’t be
too disappointed and don’t be too hard on yourself. There are a
wide range of options open to you, including university clearing,
apprenticeships, even 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 be assured you have lots of choices in
pursuing the career you want.
“I hope that everyone receiving your results today takes time to
congratulate yourself, enjoy the rest of the summer and look
forward to the exciting opportunities you have ahead of you.”
