A-Level results day across West Midlands - teachers think students overly worrying about future
A survey by the NSPCC shows that 91% of teachers think their students overly worry that results will determine their future
Last updated 15th Aug 2024
As A-Level students in the West Midlands collect their results, a survey has found most teachers think their students overly worry about how the grades will impact their future.
Results from a new NSPCC survey reveal that 9 in 10 of secondary school teachers believe their students overly worry that exam results will determine their future.
More than half of teachers questioned also think that social media is negatively impacting how students feel about results day.
Over 5,300 secondary school teachers took part in the survey, with almost all saying that worry was more than it should be.
Childline are reminding students that whatever they achieve, there are always options for the future.
The counselling service run by the NSPCC is available to support those concerned following results day, and understand it is a stressful time for many young people.
Shaun Friel, Childline Director, said: “The exam results period can be an incredibly tough time for young people as they consider their next steps.
“At Childline, we know, it can be hard to not compare, but it is important for young people to be reminded that success is not just measured in academic achievement.
“If their results aren’t what they hoped for, there are always other options available."