Former teacher Dr Julia Clements, principal educational psychologist at the children’s mental health charity Place2Be, says the comparison of results will undoubtedly impact some teenagers’ wellbeing. Academic attainment overall was in line with or above 2019 pre-Covid outcomes. The school saw some outstanding individual performances, such as Alys Wood and Maja Piwarska, who each earned eight grade nines. You can encourage your GCSE children to feel motivated, engaged, and confident in their studies, which can help them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. With this in mind, it might be a good idea to write to your children a letter or little note to support them at this crucial time. It doesn’t have to be heartfelt, it could be humorous, which will motivate and support them as they approach the next steps in their educational journey. Don’t stress about the exam! Just believe in yourself the way I believe in you, and you’ll do great.

As I sit down to write this note to you, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and love for you. You are an incredible daughter, with a heart that is pure and full of compassion for others. Watching you grow into the strong, independent young woman you are today has been a joy and a privilege. I am constantly amazed by your intelligence, your creativity, and your unwavering determination to succeed. As you embark on new adventures in life, know that I am here for you, always ready to offer my support, my guidance, and my unconditional love. You are truly a gift to this world, and I am so grateful to be your parent.From the moment you were born, I knew that you were destined for greatness. Your curious and adventurous spirit, your infectious laughter, and your kind heart have always set you apart from the crowd. Seeing you learn and discover new things has been a constant source of wonder and inspiration for me. Don’t worry if you can’t think of anything to say, we’ve pulled together a collection of simple, funny, and rude ways to say congratulations on passing your exams (and even some proud results day quotes and commiseration messages if things didn’t go to plan) that you can pretend you thought of all by yourself. And if you’ve not yet sorted a card, then make sure to browse our wide range of exam congratulations cards where you’re bound to find something – from cute to cheeky and arty, we’ve got everything! Simple exam congratulations messages We know you were a bit nervous before the GCSE exam season, but this proves that you really can achieve anything in life with a bit of effort. You’ve done us all so proud; we knew there was a brainbox in there (even though five years from now, you likely won’t remember most of what you learned)!

King’s Oak Academy in Kingswood has also congratulated Year 11s on their GCSE and BTEC results. A spokesperson said: "Like all schools, our student’s earlier years of secondary education were disrupted due to the pandemic, however, to their credit, and with the support of their parents and carers, friends and the staff at King’s Oak they have taken the challenges that resulted from the pandemic in their stride and showed great tenacity and resilience to ensure that they achieved their full potential in each programme of study. We wish all of our students the best for the future and look forward to hearing of their successes as they move into Post 16 learning."I know you are terrified and feeling anxious in the examination hall, just relax, concentrate on the paper, and tell yourself this: “I can do this”. Everything is going to be okay. Interim principal Amanda Bridgewater said: "I am absolutely delighted with this year's exam results. Our students have shown exceptional commitment to their studies, and their hard work has truly paid off. These results are a testament to their determination and the unwavering support they have received from our staff and their families." But she suggests parents show them how to turn their negative thinking around. “Parents should encourage their children to focus on recognising the approach they took to exams this time round and take steps to reflect on what they could do to achieve a better result in the future. Focus on what helps a young person gain their own personal best, no matter how their results compare with others.” Children at Snowdon Village typically have significant and complex needs; many have overcome traumas and tragedy that have had significant impact upon their lives. Successfully completing their school career at Snowdon Village is something we are very proud to celebrate with them. This comparison culture, which is far more pervasive because of social media, can leave teens feeling inadequate because their results are worse than their mates, or make their friends feel useless if roles are reversed.

I’m not even worrying about you writing this exam, because I know you did your best to prepare for it. Karma knows you’ve been trying so hard to be the best version of yourself, so don’t you worry, buddy.You’re going to get what you deserve. Sometimes it’s best to keep things simple and a kind exam congratulations message is all you need. We’ve come up with a few suggestions of our own for what you might want to write: We’ve given lots of inspiration for those who’ve already sat their exams and got the results, but about for those still waiting to find out how well they did? Well, that’s exactly why we’ve come up with some messages for someone waiting to find out their exam results: I think you forgot who you are. You are the Universe’s child, the smartest, the kindest, the wisest star in the sky. There’s nothing to worry about, baby. I know you will pass this exam. Try to enjoy this experience, and you will be grateful later.For students collecting their results, those opportunities will be greater than ever before thanks to our brand new T-levels, alongside A-levels and other vocational and technical qualifications.