ChildLine offers support to young people waiting for exam results

ChildLine offers support to young people across Rochdale as pupils wait for exam results

As teenagers across Rochdale wait patiently for their exam results, ChildLine is offering support to those who are feeling anxious or worried.

ChildLine is encouraging young people in Rochdale to contact the service by phone or online with any anxieties or worries about exam results, either before or after they receive their results.

Last year, (2011/12) the ChildLine base in Manchester received 718 contacts from children and young people about exam pressure.

Ann Pulling, ChildLine area manager said: “Although many young people across Rochdale will be enjoying the break from school, we understand that many young people’s minds will be on their upcoming exam results.”

She added: “We hear from lots of young people each year who are worried or panicking about their results, so we want to let them know that they are not alone and that ChildLine is here to listen to them.”

Parents, family and trusted adults can help young people who may be worrying by making space and time to ask them how they are feeling about their exam results and talking to them about their concerns.

ChildLine has the following top tips for young people who are feeling stressed about their results, or if they don’t get the results they had hoped for:

• Tell someone how you are feeling – a parent, carer, friend or teacher. Or if you want to speak to someone anonymously you can contact ChildLine in confidence.
• Look at the options that are available to you such as re-sitting, going to another university or college or changing to a similar course. 
• If you are able to re-sit, think about what you would do differently – you may need more help with revision or there might be one area that you need to concentrate more on. 
• Don’t think that your whole future will be determined by your exam results - it’s not. There are lots of things out there for you to do and gain experience in. Speak to your guidance councillor or even a career advisor about the options available to you.

There is also lots of help, advice and fun things to do on the ‘Beat exam stress’ section of the ChildLine website by visiting:

http://www.childline.org.uk/Explore/SchoolCollege/Pages/ExamResults.aspx

The helpline is also available to anyone who wants to speak to a counsellor about their results on 0800 1111.