East Sussex Council Congratulates Students on GCSE Success

Council leaders are celebrating the achievements of young people across East Sussex today (Thursday) as this year’s GCSE results are revealed.

Cllr Bob Standley, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for education and inclusion, congratulated students for their dedication and commitment to their studies.

He said:

“Our young people have worked hard to ensure they were well prepared for their examinations and this is reflected in the results they have received today.

"It’s wonderful to see their achievements – a huge credit to their hard work and dedication.

“I’d also like to thank parents, carers, teachers, governors and support staff for the vital role they have played.

"The commitment shown by students will give them a solid foundation on which to build their future.”

Students collecting their results today are being reminded of the wide range of options available for their next steps – including further education, apprenticeships, T Levels, volunteering and work experience.

Advice and resources can be found at careerseastsussex.co.uk, while the Youth Employability Service offers one-to-one support for 16–18 year-olds needing extra help with education, employment or training.

More information is available at cxk.org.

Cllr Standley also highlighted the importance of wellbeing support at this time:

“We know some young people may find this period challenging.

"Help is available, and I would encourage anyone struggling to reach out.”

Support for young people, parents and carers around emotional wellbeing and mental health can be found at eastsussex.gov.uk/mentalhealthresources.