Free exam results advice service

Young people in Perth and Kinross are being reminded of a free helpline advice service available after the release of exam results.

The Skills Development Scotland (SDS) results helpline will support callers from 8am on Tuesday, August 10.

The service provides information and guidance for young people and their parents and carers.

Around 145,000 pupils across the country will have their national, highers and advanced results confirmed on August 10 after receiving their provisional results earlier this summer.

SDS’s head of career information, advice and guidance operations Sharon McIntyre said: “It’s important to reassure them that whatever their confirmed results are, our advisers are there to provide support and expert advice on their options.”

This year’s results helpline will be open from 8am-8pm on August 10-11, 9am-5pm on August 12-13, and 9am-5pm on August 16-18.

SDS’s expert careers advisers can discuss options and next steps including vacancies at UK universities and colleges, clearing, modern, foundation and graduate apprenticeships, jobs and volunteering.

This is the second year Perth-based careers adviser Maxine Scott has volunteered to be part of the results helpline.

She said:“This has been a year like no other for young people and it is important to recognise the challenges that’s meant for them and to reassure them that there are still options and opportunities for them.

“It’s equally important to let them know that whatever their results might be, our advice - as always - is don’t panic and we can help.”

Advisers will also be available on social media, by direct message on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ myworldofwork/ or Instagram at https:// instagram.com/ mywowscotland

The SDS number is 0808 100 8000.