Where to Find More Support

1. More information on the awarding process

The Government has published more resources and information about this year’s awarding process.

2. Results, appeals, complaints and next steps

For higher education questions, such as application and admissions, you may need to contact the relevant institution directly.

Exam Results Helpline

Telephone 0800 100 900

nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

The Exam Results Helpline can provide information on appeals, complaints, or what your next steps may be once you’ve received your results.

Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

Telephone 0371 468 0 468

ucas.com

UCAS can provide information on university applications.

3. Mental Health Support

Make sure you speak to somebody if you are feeling anxious or struggling with your mental health. This might be a parent, carer or someone else you trust.

You can also contact:

Young Minds

Text YM to 85258

youngminds.org.uk

Childline

Telephone 0800 11 11

childline.org.uk

Your GP: call and ask for an emergency appointment.

NHS 111

Telephone 111

111.nhs.uk

They can assist in providing the mental health support you may need.

4. Ofqual and exam boards

Ofqual

Telephone 0300 303 3344

Contact the Ofqual student support phoneline if you want to find out more about how you were graded, the autumn exams series, how to make an appeal or raise a concern about bias or discrimination.

AQA

Telephone 0800 197 7162

www.aqa.org.uk

OCR

Telephone 01223 553 998

www.ocr.org.uk

Pearson

Telephone 0345 618 0440

www.pearson.com

WJEC Eduqas

Telephone 029 2105 5443

www.eduqas.co.uk

See Also

Guide to 2020 Exam Results

This year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, exams have been cancelled. In their stead, a set of rigorous grade calculation methods will ensure that post-16 students can progress further with their education and employment.