There is no need to worry on your own. Support and advice are always available, so why not take advantage of them?

Your teachers will be able to give you advice on a whole range of issues, from syllabus information, study tips and revision techniques to subject or career choices.

Lots of organisations offer help and support. Information and advice is available from websites and helplines. These are some of the official ones.

Connexions
Free advice and counselling for 13- to 19-year-olds on everything from revision tips and how to deal with stress to what different GCSE subjects involve and how to choose which subjects you study. Call their helpline on 080 800 13219 or text 07766 413 219.

QCA: 14-19 learning
Lots of information on different qualifications.

DfES: Qualifications
Information on qualifications.

need2know
Information and advice from the Department for Education and Skills on everything from qualifications to jobs, and loads more.

Learn direct
Help in finding the right courses. Call them free on 0800 100 900.

Apprenticeships
All your questions answered about apprenticeships, which allow you to earn while you learn.

Careers Wales
Provides lots of information and advice for students in Wales on everything from careers and CVs to the different qualifications available.

JCQ
Visit this site for the special arrangements booklet and the post-results service booklet (this includes information on the exams appeals process).

The EAB
Information about what to do if you are not happy with the outcome of your exam appeal.

And don’t forget there are also the exam board websites listed on page 16.

For more free copies of this booklet:

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