A careers adviser has urged young people to reach out for support if they need it on results day.
Young people across West Dunbartonshire can get results support when Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) results helpline opens today.
Around 138,000 candidates across the country will receive their National, Higher and Advanced Higher results.
The free helpline will offer advice, information and guidance for young people and their parents and carers from 8am.
West Dunbartonshire-based careers adviser Erin Bartley said: “Young people receiving their results have had a very different experience this year.
“The helpline and their school careers advisers are there to help them and their parents and carers, who make around a third of the calls to the helpline, to find out about all of options and opportunities available to them.”
This is Erin’s thirteenth year on the results helpline. She works with pupils in Vale of Leven Academy and Dumbarton Academy.
James Russell from SDS said: “This year is unlike any other and young people receiving results and their families may be feeling more anxious which is understandable.
“This is the point when their work and efforts are recognised.
“Our advice and support is available and our message is if your results aren’t what you expected, don’t worry. You have lots of options.
“Our careers advisers are here to help pupils and their parents and carers with information on all the options and opportunities on offer.”
The results helpline will be open on August 4 and 5 from 8am to 8pm, August 6 and 7 from 9am-5pm and August 10 to 12 from 9am-5pm. The number to call is 0808 100 8000.
