Exam Results Helpline 2024

Young people across Orkney will tomorrow (Tuesday 6 August) receive their SQA results.  If your results are not what you expected, don’t panic you still have options – and there will be experts on hand to help you navigate the next part of your journey.

​From 8am on Tuesday 6 August, a dedicated Results Helpline from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) will run with Careers Advisers waiting to answer calls and offer advice, information and support to young people and their parents or carers.

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They will have access to information on course vacancies at colleges and universities, confirmation and clearing, Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships, jobs, volunteering or staying on at school.
 
You can call the helpline on 0808 100 8000.  It will be open from 8am-8pm on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 August, then open on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 August between 9am-5pm.
 
If you would rather speak to someone familiar, Careers Advisers from the local Skills Development Scotland (SDS) team in Kirkwall will be available - providing exam results support to anyone who needs it.
 
You can come past the SDS Careers Centre, 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall, between 9am and 4pm on Tuesday 6 August and speak to a Careers Adviser.  You can also get in touch with the local team by calling (01856) 872 460 or emailing [email protected].
 
There will also be support available to pupils in schools for those looking to re-course, or who have questions about career pathways.
 
Kirkwall Grammar School will be open 9am-1pm on Tuesday 6 August with Mr Ewing, Mrs Firth and Ms Taylor available to speak to pupils.  Mr Ewing will also be available in the school on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 August, 9am-1pm.
 
Guidance staff at the KGS will also be taking appointments during the afternoon of Monday 19 August where arrangements and discussions about course changes can take place.  Appointments can be made by contacting the school office on (01856) 872 102 from Tuesday 6 August onwards.
 
Stromness Academy will also be open 9am-1pm on Tuesday 6 August with Mr Barber, Mrs Wild and Mrs Johansen all on hand to support pupils.  There will also be support available in the school on Wednesday 7 August, 9am-1pm.
 
For pupils who would like to discuss change of courses, guidance staff will also be available on Monday 19 August.  To book an appointment to speak to your Guidance Teacher, contact the school office on (01856) 850 660 from Tuesday 6 August onwards.
 
You can find further advice on My World of Work.