Could I offer alternatives to proof of A-level grades?

[1984isnow]

I have had a conditional offer of employment which can't be progressed to a formal offer until I have supplied proof of my A levels (took them over a decade ago and a few house moves later I have lost the certs).

I have ordered statements from the exam boards already but it says it can take up to 4 weeks. I am obviously keen to progress with my offer, so I'm wondering if I should offer something else like more employment references in the meantime?

Would this be silly? I know it doesn't offer proof of a levels but nothing else does, and I want to at least show I am keen to get moving. They will be requesting references soon anyway, so that's as good as handing my notice in at work too.

I did ask the college I attended if I could just get a print out from them in the meantime but they declined.

Did you get an email from school with the grades on the day they were announced?

No I don't think so. It was in 2010 so I don't think I'd even know which email I had back then.

9 years isn't very long ago. Why not write to your old school and explain what you have written here - they may have an internal record of your results, or one of your old teachers may still be there, and may be prepared to write something informal whilst you wait for the official documents

I contacted the college and they have declined to supply me with anything (just the exam boards) but it might be different if an employer requests it. I'll ask thanks

They will be requesting references soon anyway, so that's as good as handing my notice in at work too. not legally it isn't the same if you have 2 years service . If you haven't formally handed in your notice they cannot dismiss you with no warning or reason.

Best that in mind if this job doesn't materialise.