Students across the country are waiting anxiously for their A-level, T-level and BTEC results as they prepare to find out what the next stage of their education or career may hold.

For many students, results day marks the culmination of years of hard work, with grades potentially determining whether they secure their university place, move on to further education or begin an apprenticeship or career.

Schools and colleges are preparing to welcome students as results are released, with pupils expected to share their reactions with friends, family and teachers.

While some students will be celebrating the grades they had hoped for, others may face difficult decisions if their results are different from their expectations.

Students who do not achieve the grades required for their chosen university course may be able to use the clearing process to find alternative courses. Others may consider resitting qualifications, taking a different route into further education or exploring employment and apprenticeship opportunities.

Teachers and college staff are also expected to offer support and advice to students as they receive their results and make decisions about their next steps.

For students who have achieved the grades they were hoping for, results day represents an important milestone and the beginning of a new chapter.

As results are released, schools and colleges will be celebrating the achievements of their students and recognising the determination and effort that went into gaining their qualifications.