Students across Herefordshire and Worcestershire set to receive GCSE results
It follows A-Level results which were given out last week
Students in Herefordshire and Worcestershire are waking up this morning receiving their GCSE results.
It follows on from the A-Levels last week, with pupils deciding on their next steps in education.
Jennie Ellis from Careers Worcestershire says it can be an anxious time for people, but getting guidance once they've got the results on what to do next can be a real help.
She said: "I think it's important that young people don't feel they're alone in making those decisions.
"We work with hundreds of young people across Worcestershire all-year round, and obviously results days are really busy times for us, but we're there to support to help them move forward positively and find their place in the world.
"Sometimes just going through the process of talking through your plans and looking at what those alternatives might be can be really helpful, and they should be proud of what they've achieved."
A survey released by the NSPCC last week in the build-up to A-Level results, found some students worry about disappointing their family, and feel social media can also have a negative impact.
Amy Tommey is a youth employment coordinator in Herefordshire, and says being able to offer pupils help can make a real difference to them.
"It's just important to have that support system in place so that you're feeling like you're not on your own," she said.
"I think it's really important for individuals to have that support available as they possibly might not have got the results that they've wanted, so having a professional person or a trusted adult around them so that they're not feeling too overwhelmed and not panicking too much can help.
"If you're feeling a bit anxious about your next steps and you don't really know where you want to go, don't worry, you're in the same boat as a lot of other people, so just take a breath, step back, and speak to someone and seek that bit of extra help if you need it."
The survey from the NSPCC also found that the majority of teachers think students overly worry that their exam results will determine their future.