Dr Nick Smith, courses director and founder of Oxford Open Learning Trust, said: “A Level results day is a massive occasion for students all over the country and it’s great to see so many smiling faces excited for the future.
“Inevitably some will not receive the news they were hoping for and fall a little short of the results needed for their next step. We’re here to reassure them that everything is going to be alright! If students don’t quite get the A Levels they wanted, there are a number of options available to them.
“The UCAS clearing system should be your first port of call if you didn’t meet your university’s grade requirements. Many institutions will still have places available, so have a look on the UCAS website or give them a quick call to check if your course is on offer elsewhere.
“Alternatively, it might be worth considering other learning pathways, such as apprenticeships or work experience. Gap years are also an option and allow you to pursue other interests such as travel or charity work.
“For students considering a break from traditional education, you can still resit A Levels or even start studying for new ones whilst working. Distance learning is the most flexible way of doing this as everything you need is available online, so you can learn wherever and whenever is convenient for you.”
