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Skills Development Scotland will run dedicated exam results helpline

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Skills Development Scotland will run dedicated exam results helpline

A dedicated helpline will open to support tens of thousands of pupils and students across Lanarkshire set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results on August 6.

The youngsters, along with their parents and carers, will be able to get support with their results through Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) dedicated results helpline, which will be offering impartial career information, advice, and guidance.




The helpline will once again be staffed by expert careers advisers and will be live from 8am on August 6 to assist anybody that needs help with their options and next steps.

The team of qualified advisers from Scotland’s national skills agency will be at the end of the phone line to offer advice about colleges and universities, UCAS confirmation and clearing, apprenticeships, jobs and other training, volunteering or staying on at school.

Dave McCallum, head of career information, advice and guidance operations at SDS, said: “Our message for young people and their parents and carers as their results arrive is not to panic.

“Everything might seem overwhelming right now but remember that this is just one step on your journey.

“Our experienced advisers are here to provide expert support and guidance, offering information on a wide range of options and opportunities.

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