GCSE Results Day Live 2018

Summary

Keep up to date with GCSE news updates throughout the day
Hear students’ stories as they collect their results, and expert advice throughout the day
England: GCSE results rise despite tougher exams, but only 732 students get straight 9s
Wales: Amid continuing exam changes there is further fall in A* to C pass rate
N Ireland: GCSE results improve again with proportion of A* to C grades rise by 0.7 percent

Live Reporting

BBC Learning

And it's goodbye from us...published at 17:01 BST 23 August 2018
On a day when GCSE results have risen despite tougher exams.
We hope you have enjoyed today's live content, and found it useful. Whether you were looking for solace, celebration, direction or a community of people in the same position as you.
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A last word from the courageous students who shared their day with uspublished at 16:55 BST 23 August 2018
In the aftermath of results, we hope whatever your grades you are proud of you
Tune into 5 Live Drive tonight at 630 if you need some help on next stepspublished at 16:53 BST 23 August 2018
Dr Anna Colton and Deputy Head Matt Burton will have plenty of advice
BBC 5 Live Drive at 6.30pm
5 Live catches up with PRU studentpublished at 16:52 BST 23 August 2018
BBC Radio 5 live
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5 Live met Lizzie at a pupil referral unit in January while studying for her GCSEs
James from Northumberland bravely opens his GCSE resultspublished at 16:21 BST 23 August 2018
See his initial reaction
WOW ! Congratulations to Zaki from Londonpublished at 15:46 BST 23 August 2018
And a huge well done to everyone celebrating today, whatever your grades
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Zaki results
Here's a very happy student! Annesha from Leicester shares her newspublished at 15:44 BST 23 August 2018
If you're celebrating today, enjoy!
BBC presenters opening their GCSE results this morningpublished at 15:17 BST 23 August 2018
How do you think Naga, Jayne and Tim did at Maths GCSE?
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BBC Breakfast presenters put to the test in GCSE maths exam
BBC Breakfast presenters test themselves against the new GCSE grading system by sitting a maths exam.
BBC presenters open their GCSE results
BBC Breakfast presenters test themselves against the new GCSE grading system by sitting a maths exam.
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Catriona from Northern Ireland reflects on a results day she'll never forgetpublished at 15:01 BST 23 August 2018
Take pride in your efforts, they are never fruitlesspublished at 14:51 BST 23 August 2018
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Considering applying to an apprenticeship?published at 14:47 BST 23 August 2018
Take a look at some advice from the government Apprenticeships scheme and The Student Room
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A reminder from Mr Burton, if today hasn't gone to plan for you, speak to teachers and act nowpublished at 14:35 BST 23 August 2018
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Annnnnnnd breathe. If today has left you anxious, try this exercisepublished at 14:31 BST 23 August 2018
From Dr Danny Penman
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If things didn't go exactly as planned today, don't worry. There are always options and you will find success.published at 14:28 BST 23 August 2018
From The Student Room
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GCSE grades not what you had hoped for?published at 14:10 BST 23 August 2018
Bitesize expert Catherine Sezen and Tom Laws from the National Careers Service have some advice
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Catherine Sezen of the Association of Colleges and Tom Laws of the National Careers Service answer your questions
Two experts are here to advise on what to do now you know your results.
GCSE grades not what you had hoped for?
Two experts are here to advise on what to do now you know your results.
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Students in Northern Ireland - put your questions to experts on the BBC NI Facebook Live starting in 30 minspublished at 13:59 BST 23 August 2018
BBC Northern Ireland Facebook, external: To help pupils explore their options after GCSE - no matter their grade, there's a panel of experts on hand to answer questions from pupils and parents – live at 2.30pm
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In need of a motivational boost? Dr Radha tweets about resilience, whatever your grades were todaypublished at 13:50 BST 23 August 2018
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The Hunger Games actor Sam Clafin with some words of wisdom for you todaypublished at 13:39 BST 23 August 2018
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Dear Darlin' Olly Murs didn't get great results, so don't be too hard on yourself if you didn'tpublished at 13:37 BST 23 August 2018
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Strictly's Joe Sugg wishes luck to all who have tangoed with their GCSEs today!published at 13:27 BST 23 August 2018
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Summary

Live Reporting

BBC presenters open their GCSE results

GCSE grades not what you had hoped for?