Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what mental health support is available to young people after receiving exam results.

There are a range of support options available to young people after receiving their exam results, including advice from their school or college in the first instance.

Students can also get exam results advice through the National Careers Service, or speak to a professional adviser on next steps and the range of alternative options available.

YoungMinds have a range of resources available to support young people’s mental health around the results period, including a parent helpline and dedicated guidance for students who may feel disappointed with their exam results. There is also a list of further mental health resources for young people, parents and carers, and education staff in Ofqual’s student guide for 2025, which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ofqual-student-guide-to-exams-and-assessments-in-2025.