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A-Level results in Newport

Posted on Thursday 16th August 2018

Newport City Council's Leader Councillor Debbie Wilcox has thanked students, school staff and families for the hard work which has culminated in today's A-level results.

"I would like to applaud those who have achieved or exceeded their expectations in their A-levels or other qualifications.

"It is also important to reassure those who might be upset and disappointed that they did not get the results they wanted. There is support available to help guide them into finding opportunities that will help them achieve their goals. Hopefully, they will come to realise this has been a minor hurdle in their path and not a complete halt to reaching their potential."

"I wish all students the very best for the future as they move to the next stage in their lives, whether in education, training or the world of work."

Wales is currently undergoing a period of change in how performance measures are used within the accountability system.

One aspect of this change is the way the EAS, the Education Achievement Service for Newport and four other councils, reports on regional and local outcomes.

Councillor Wilcox said: "In previous years, the unconfirmed figures from one exam board have been made available but the full results are not confirmed until later in the year. Newport City Council expects to publish those results, when they are available, on its website and will encourage individual schools to publish their own results on their websites."

Councillor Gail Giles, Newport City Council's cabinet member for education and skills, said: "Congratulations to all our learners across the region, who have worked so hard to gain A Level or equivalent qualifications. These studies will undoubtedly prepare them for the next chapter in their career pathway, whether in university or in the world of work.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the support and commitment of governing bodies, head teachers, teachers, school-based staff, parents and guardians in today's outcomes. The efforts that have gone in to these outcomes are not to be underestimated. We wish all pupils every success for the future."

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