20 August 2026 • Results day special edition

20 August 2026 • Results day special edition

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Learners receive their GCSE and level 2 vocational qualification results today

"Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today, and well done for all the hard work, commitment and resilience you have shown throughout your studies."

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Candidates receive their 2026 GCSE, Level 1 / 2 and Welsh Baccalaureate results

For more information visit our Results Day Webpage. To contact WJEC please email resultsday@wjec.co.uk or call the helpline on 02920 265 000. You can also follow WJEC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Results day toolkit

Working Wales can support learners with their next steps. We have created a toolkit that you can use to help spread the message and encourage young people to visit Working Wales for help and guidance on their options.

Welsh Government news

Your future starts here: 35 apprenticeship opportunities across Wales

Welsh Government opens the door to new Careers with 35 apprenticeship opportunities. More information can be found on Welsh Government early careers. You can also attend an in person event or an online session. Deadline is 28 September 2026. 

Coming soon: the Welsh in Education Teacher Retention Bursary

The application window for the £5,000 Welsh in Education teacher retention bursary opens from 1 September 2026. Keep an eye out for more information including eligibility and how to apply.

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Health and wellbeing

MenB vaccine roll-out for young people in Wales ahead of new academic year  

Young people in Wales will be offered Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination for the first time, in autumn 2026, as part of a time limited programme.

Vaccinations for students entering college

Check that you are up-to-date on vaccinations. 

Worried about your exam results? SilverCloud® Wales can help

SilverCloud® Wales provides a range of guided, online support programmes for help with mild to moderate symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression and more.

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Meic is the helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales. If you need to speak to someone confidentially you can do so online, via text or calling Meic.

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Help with school and college costs

Further Education: help with money

Support available to help you carry on in school and college with travel and study costs including EMA and My Travel Pass.

Railcard: 16 to 17 Saver

If you’re in education or training and travel by train, you can have access to half price child rail fares when purchasing a 16 to 17 saver rail card.

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About DYSG

Dysg is the official education e-newsletter from Welsh Government. Dysg aims to provide updates and developments on education and training sectors in Wales.

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