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GCSE results day 2021 support thread

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HappySonHappyMum · 02/08/2021 16:22

10 days to go until results day. Thought I'd start a new thread for parents who are getting the heebie jeebies and are probably more stressed than their DCs. I personally am trying not to mention it AT ALL, so it would be really good to have a thread where I can worry along with everyone else!

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ChocolateRiver · 03/08/2021 08:18

Sorry, I didn’t mean they would know the results. More like they get termly progress reports with predicted results from early on in year 10 so anyone who hasn’t done well should be expecting it because they have been getting these reports which will have indicated this and the parents will have been spoken to by class teachers regarding the progress of their child.

Eaumyword · 02/08/2021 22:11

Checking in!
DS is really busy with his job which is a godsend bless him, but I'm utterly anxious. His school have given absolutely no indication of what outcomes might be in the offing, so I lurch from blind hope to sheer terror.

ChocolateRiver · 02/08/2021 22:05

For what it’s worth I’m a secondary head of department and we’ve worked incredibly hard to ensure a fair and consistent approach. I’m in a high achieving school and my students have achieved largely in line with previous cohorts who have sat the exams in previous years. I’m confident that there won’t be any nasty surprises come results day as most have got very similar to what we have been predicting. Those few who haven’t done well had been told and supported from very early on. For example there is no one who was expecting a 7 but has got a 3. Try not to worry.

HairyMaclary · 02/08/2021 21:48

Here too… Trying not to think about it, we are away for a bit between now and then which I’m hoping will help!

ihearttc · 02/08/2021 21:41

I’m currently on holiday and trying not to worry about it…easier said than done. DS1 worked incredibly hard but it’s more the comparison to other schools/students I’m concerned about. His hard earned 7’s and 8’s (hopefully!) will mean nothing if other schools hand loads out.

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HappySonHappyMum · 02/08/2021 18:44

That's my worry - the car crash. Haven't discussed it with my DD, I'm not sure she's thought about that side of things at all. Just got to hope it goes well and her school have been fair. I think she will be OK because her school has a sixth form and they'll want it full of students! I'm scared stiff though and don't want to transfer my anxiety to her.

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ChnandlerBong · 02/08/2021 17:25

it's going to be a car crash isn't it? every school will have adopted a different approach so IMO it'll be almost impossible to accurately compare results from one school to another.

trying not to talk about it here.

portico · 02/08/2021 16:34

Awaiting both A Level and GCSE results for my sons next week, yikes 😢

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