 GCSE and A Level Results 2020
Results day for A Level and GCSE pupils can be stressful, especially this year, but please remember that help is available. If you haven’t decided what to do or are reconsidering your plans, it’s not too late!
Visit Access Southampton for free helpful information and tips for young people receiving their results – from advice about leaving school and further education options to how to apply for apprenticeships or find employment.
Our STEP team can help you if you're aged 15-24 and want some help applying for college, finding Apprenticeships or looking for work. Support from our team of friendly Employment Officers is specifically tailored to your needs and we work with clients every step of the way to help them achieve their goals. More information and contact details can be found here.
If you didn't get the grades you expected, or want to talk to someone about what to do next, the National Careers Service Exam Results Helpline is available from 12 August, 8am-10pm, 7 days a week, to help you explore your options. Call them on freephone 0800 100 900 or follow them on Twitter.
 Useful websites and information for GCSE and A Level results:
Good luck to everyone receiving their exam results! Remember:
- Know your options - there are lots of routes to your dream career
- Speak to your careers adviser or teachers for advice
- Be kind to yourself
- Don't panic
We're proud of you!
 Perinatal Mental Health Employment Support
Are you pregnant or have you recently had a baby? Maybe you're a new dad or you're supporting a new mother? If you're experiencing anxiety or depression (diagnosed or not) and looking for help around employment, we can help!
Southampton City Council’s Employment Support Team are a partner in the PATH project and our Employment Officers can work with pregnant women and new parents, as well as Grandparents and carers to help them achieve their employment related goals. We support people by working in a holistic person-centred way including:
- Identifying goals and potential barriers and supporting to achieve goals and overcome these barriers
- Identifying work that fits around childcare
- Information on pregnancy and maternity rights
- Job searching, application forms, CVs and cover letters and Interview techniques
- Identifying relevant training, voluntary work or work placements
- Support to talk to employers about needs and adaptations
- Support with the transition back to work after maternity leave/ shared leave
- In-work and job retention support if difficulties arise with an employer as a result of pregnancy, maternity leave/shared leave or returning to work
To find out more about getting support from the project, please contact us.
 Community Learning for ex-offenders
We are now welcoming referrals from across the city and surrounding areas for anyone who is aged 19+, unemployed and has a history of offending, that could benefit from informal learning and advice relating to:
- Employment
- Finance
- Social and community involvement
- Health and Wellbeing
- Maths, English and Functional Skills
- IT/Digital Skills
Support is completely free and can be offered on a 1 to 1 or group basis from a dedicated Employment Officer to help improve knowledge, skills and confidence in a range of areas to suit your needs, improve future prospects and help you progress towards employment.
For further information or an informal chat, please contact us.
 Proudly supporting those who serve
We are proud to have been recognised as one of the most supportive organisations for Britain’s Armed Forces, receiving The Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, the highest award achievable for an organisation.
The Council signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2013, which aims to promote mutual support between Southampton's civilian community and its local Armed Forces community, both past and present. The purpose of the Covenant is to advocate for the Armed Forces population who work and reside in the city, recognising the sacrifices made by Servicemen and women and their families.
Since signing up to the Covenant the council has worked in partnership with staff, members of the Armed Forces and local organisations, to ensure the Covenant is upheld. This has involved refining our policies, setting up an Armed Forces staff network, promoting reserving and marking events within the armed forces community calendar such as remembrance events and awareness days or weeks.
Find more information and support for Southampton's Armed Forces Community.
 Virtual Jobs Fair Webinars
The first virtual jobs fair run by Southampton City Council and Job Centre Plus on Wednesday 29 July was a great success, with a total of 25 local employers supporting the event. The event gave local people looking for work the opportunity to ask questions about vacancies and boost their confidence around applying for work in these uncertain times.
Webinars from the event are now available to watch back on our YouTube channel and cover a range of topics including Apprenticeships, wellbeing and construction careers.
If you attended the Virtual Jobs Fair, we'd love to hear your feedback to help us make future events even better. Click here to complete our quick survey
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