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    Confirmation and Clearing adviser toolkit

    Discover key dates, essentials and guidance for Confirmation and Clearing in our adviser toolkit.

    Confirmation and Clearing essentials
    If you’re new to advising, or need a refresh on the essentials, this page contains the essential information about Confirmation and Clearing. 
    The results process
    What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application. 
    Confirmation and Clearing key dates
    Find the important dates and deadlines to help your students. 

    A level results day 2025

    Thursday 14 August

    SQA results day 2025

    Tuesday 5 August

    Tips for Confirmation and Clearing

    Results Day is just around the corner, and whether your students are celebrating or considering their next steps, understanding Confirmation and Clearing is key! David Ruck, Head of Future Pathways at Bristol Grammar School, shares five essential things you need to know.

    Confirmation and Clearing resources

    Designed to give you everything you need, these resources can be downloaded and edited so you can prepare your students ahead of the summer results period. 

    Explore Confirmation and Clearing resources

     

    A level results embargo

    8 August – 14 August

    SQA results embargo

    28 July – 5 August
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    Advisers' guide to Clearing for international students

    Find key information on how Clearing works if you are helping a student come to study in the UK.

    Clearing for international students

    Search for Clearing vacancies
    Find what courses are available in Clearing. 
    UCAS conservatoires confirmation overview
    If your students have applied through UCAS Conservatoires, this page will give an overview of how you can support their application during Confirmation. 
    Clearing guide for parents
    Heard of Clearing but not sure what it’s all about? Here we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone through the process.
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    Supporting parents during Confirmation and Clearing

    Take a look at our new page, dedicated to parents to help them understand results day, Clearing, and the best ways to support their children throughout the process. In collaboration with university and school coach, Clementine Wade, parents can gain lots of top tips and guidance, as well as signing up for emails with timely information and support.

    Parent Clearing guidance