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Congratulations to everyone who's got their GCSE, vocational and technical qualification results.

You have worked incredibly hard and you should be so proud of your achievements.

If things didn't quite go to plan for you, remember there's a huge range of options available to you!

🔹 If you want impartial advice on your options, please contact CIAG Team on 01908 254410 or email [email protected]
The 16-19 Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) offers free and confidential service for young people in Milton Keynes aged 16-19 (up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) who are not in employment, education, or training. https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/CLMK/16-19-team-support-and-resources

🔹Milton Keynes College advisory days (between 24 - 27 Aug) for anyone unsure on what their next steps should be. If you want to come to college or need to change your subject or level, this is your perfect opportunity. https://bit.ly/3AjZesI

🔹 What to do on GCSE results day https://mkcollege.ac.uk/blog/what-to-do-when-you-get-your-gcse-results

Splash 'n' Play (SEN session) at Willen Lake

Wednesdays, 11am - 11:45am during school holidays

Ticket: £6.50

Suitable for children up to 16 years.

Please note these sessions offer no extra support from staff, and parents/carers are required to accompany children at all times.

For more information and to book https://www.willenlake.org.uk/splash

Accessibility Guide to help plan your visit: https://www.willenlake.org.uk/accessibility/

𝐵𝑦 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑟 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠. 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠/ 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑐𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦. 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

Splash 'n' Play | Willen Lake Cool down at our outdoor splash park which has over 60 water features.

Advisory Days at Milton Keynes College

24 - 27 August 2026

MK College will be holding advisory days for anyone unsure on what their next steps should be. If you want to come to college or need to change your subject or level, this is your perfect opportunity.

Why come to an Advisory Day?
• Discuss your options
• Apply for courses
• Organise Maths & English re-sits
• Meet tutors

For bookings and more information see https://mkcollege.ac.uk/events/advisory-days/

What to do on GCSE results day https://mkcollege.ac.uk/blog/what-to-do-when-you-get-your-gcse-results

Free School Meals - September 2026

If your family receives Universal Credit, your child could be entitled to free school meals from September 2026, even if they've never qualified before.

The new scheme will cover all pupils in England living in households that receive Universal Credit, with no earnings threshold applied.

Families will still need to register https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/information-parents/free-school-meals

Do you receive Universal Credit? Did you know that from September your child could be entitled to free school meals, even if they haven’t qualified before?

From September 2026, free school meals will be expanded to ALL pupils in England whose household receives Universal Credit, regardless of household earnings. This includes families where parents are working but receive Universal Credit as a top-up.

The government estimates that more than half a million additional children will benefit.

Families will still need to register. Find out how to apply at the link in the comments below.

Please share this post so more families know about the support they’re entitled to 💚

Summer Festival by The Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation

Sunday 23 August, 12 - 5pm at the Great Linford Manor Park, Milton Keynes

Local charity, Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation, is hosting their annual festival to give the families of Milton Keynes a boost to their wellbeing.

A fun-filled day for all the family featuring FREE activities, entertainment, wellbeing opportunities and community connection.

Over 15 activities including parkour, circus skills, yoga, board games and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

More information: https://arthurellismhs.com/get-support/resources/wellbeing-festival

Pathway to Employment Course
Course Information and Q&A Drop-in Sessions

Community Learning MK offers supportive, inclusive and personalised learning programmes for people with additional support needs.

They are hosting two drop-in sessions where prospective learners can meet the tutor, discuss their goals and support needs, and find out more about the Pathway to Employment course.

📅 Tuesday 18 August, 10am to 12pm
📅 Tuesday 25 August, 10am to 12pm

📍Location: Community Learning Centre.
The Centre is located to the left of the entrance to the Central Milton Keynes Library, MK9 3HL.

Any questions can be discussed at the drop-in sessions, or enquiries can be sent to: [email protected].

The Pathways to Employment course is a supportive 10-week programme, starting on 1 September 2026, designed to help learners develop essential employability and work skills.

Good luck to everyone receiving their A Level, BTEC and T Level results today.

You have worked incredibly hard and should be very proud of all that you have achieved. We wish you every success as you take your next steps.

If things have not gone quite as planned, remember that there are many different pathways and opportunities available. One set of results does not define your future, and support is available to help you explore your options.

Whatever your results, take a moment to recognise your hard work and achievements. Well done! 🎉

🔹If you want impartial advice on your options, please contact CIAG Team on 01908 254410 or email [email protected]
The 16-19 Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) offers free and confidential service for young people in Milton Keynes aged 16-19 (up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) who are not in employment, education, or training.
Although this service is focussed on Year 11 leavers who have obtained their GCSE results, they can also offer advice to post-16 young people, including those with A levels.https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/schools-and-lifelong-learning/CLMK/16-19-team-support-and-resources

🔹You can also contact Exam Results Helpline - 0800 100 900
National Careers Service’s Exam Results Helpline is available to help young people and their parents/carers.
The helpline has professional careers advisers available to provide free, impartial advice and guidance on the different choices available. The helpline is open from 08:00 to 20:00 (Mon to Fri) and 10:00 to 17:00 (Saturdays and bank holidays)
Further information https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/exam-results/exam-results

Results day can be stressful for both young people and parents. If your teen is collecting their results tomorrow, YoungMinds has some great advice to help support their mental wellbeing and manage any worries they may have.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/exam-results-stress-advice-for-young-people/

Exam Results Stress: Advice for Young People | Blog If you’re finding that the wait for exam results is making you anxious and stressed, here are some tips from young people to help you cope.

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)

For Undergraduate and postgraduate students.

DSA is a grant to help with any extra essential costs you may have as a direct result of your disability, long-term health condition, mental-health condition, or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

For more information, please visit https://www.ucas.com/money-and-student-life/money/additional-funding/disabled-students-allowance-dsa

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) | UCAS The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) scheme aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies.