After A Levels, Nottinghamshire students have routes

A Level students considering their next move in Nottinghamshire can seek personalised careers guidance by webchat or by calling 0800 100 900. Local mental health resources are also available for anyone feeling anxious or uncertain after receiving their 2026 results.

The Nottinghamshire County Council update does not provide county-wide grades or school-level results. Its focus is the support available after results day, regardless of the outcome. AtheneNet has organised the confirmed routes and contact details from the council’s guidance below.

Results day support across Nottinghamshire

Councillor Simon Wright, Cabinet Member for Education and SEND, congratulated students and thanked teachers, school staff, parents and carers for helping them reach results day.

He said young people should be proud of their work and stressed that there are options available whatever results they received. The council’s guidance covers further education, training and employment rather than treating one route as suitable for every student.

Routes into further education, training or work

Nottinghamshire County Council works with education providers to help young people prepare for further education, training or employment and pursue their chosen careers.

Students deciding between these routes can use personalised careers guidance to examine what is available after their results. Those considering university can also consult AtheneNet’s guide to Clearing, appeals and finance for practical steps involving applications and post-results decisions.

The council’s update does not specify course entry requirements, available places or application deadlines. Those details will depend on the education or training provider involved.

Careers advisers are available on 0800 100 900

The National Careers Service offers relevant and personalised information to students considering their next step.

Phone: 0800 100 900
Online: National Careers Service webchat

The supplied council guidance does not state helpline opening hours or webchat availability. Students should check those details when contacting the service.

NottAlone resources and urgent support through NHS 111

NottAlone provides mental health information and resources for young people who are experiencing difficulties after results day. Its material is also intended for parents, carers and professionals supporting them.

Anyone needing urgent mental health support should call 111, select option 2 and ask to speak with a mental health professional. The council says this urgent service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do if my A Level results were not what I expected in Nottinghamshire?

You still have several possible routes, including a different university course through Clearing, further education, an apprenticeship, other training or employment. Start by separating your immediate decision from the result itself: identify the route you prefer, note any deadlines and speak to a qualified careers adviser before accepting an alternative that does not suit your goals.

How do I get help deciding what to do after A Level results day?

Follow these steps:

Write down your grades, preferred career or subject, location and travel limits.
Contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 or use its webchat for personalised guidance.
Ask schools, colleges, universities, training providers or employers directly about entry requirements, vacancies and deadlines.
Compare each option by qualification gained, cost, duration and likely progression.
Confirm important information with the provider before withdrawing from or accepting an offer.

How do my results affect the options available to me locally?

Your grades may affect entry to a specific course, but they do not determine whether you can continue learning or enter work. Nottinghamshire students can consider further education, apprenticeships, training and employment alongside university. Availability and requirements vary by provider, so contact each organisation rather than assuming that a missed grade closes the whole route.

Where should I check deadlines, available places and official post-results information?

Check the relevant university, college, training provider or employer directly because the council’s update does not list places, entry requirements or application deadlines. For university decisions, use UCAS and the institution’s admissions team; for careers planning, call 0800 100 900 or use National Careers Service webchat. If you are considering an appeal, resit or course change, speak to your school or college promptly and ask for the applicable procedure and deadline in writing.

What should I do if results-day uncertainty is affecting my mental health?

Tell a trusted adult, teacher, GP or support worker how you are feeling and use the local mental health resources signposted by Nottinghamshire County Council. Avoid making a major decision while overwhelmed: secure any urgent application deadlines first, then review the choices with a careers adviser. If you feel at immediate risk of harm, call 999 or go to A&E.

Source: Nottinghamshire County Council Newsroom

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