Lewisham students: free Baseline advice on 20 August

Lewisham students receiving A-level or BTEC results can meet the Baseline team for free, impartial advice at the Civic Suite on Thursday 20 August. The in-person session runs from 10am to 2pm and is intended for young people considering university, apprenticeships, further education, training or employment.

No advance-booking requirement has been specified. Lewisham Council advises students to email the Baseline team for more information and event details before attending.

A conversation about the route after results day

The session offers students space to discuss what comes next, whether their grades have confirmed an existing plan or prompted them to reconsider it. Baseline advisers can help attendees explore education, training and career options without presenting one route as suitable for everyone.

For one student, that conversation might focus on university; for another, it could involve an apprenticeship, further training or employment. The practical value of the event is the opportunity to talk through individual circumstances and the routes that remain available after results day.

Results can bring mixed emotions, particularly when grades differ from expectations. Councillor Rotimi Skyers, Lewisham’s Cabinet Member for Children, SEND, Youth Empowerment and Culture, said that “one set of results does not define your future” and encouraged young people to use the support available.

His comments also recognised the teachers, school staff, families and friends who supported students through years of study. Schools and colleges across the borough have praised the work and commitment behind this year’s results.

What students can discuss with Baseline

The central focus is each student’s next step. Attendees can ask about education choices, training routes and career possibilities, including alternatives that may become relevant when an original plan changes.

The advice is free and impartial. Lewisham Council has not announced a programme of presentations or separate activities, so students should expect the session to centre on direct conversations with the Baseline team rather than a scheduled programme.

Students do not have to rely on the event alone. The council says they can also speak to their school or college or contact Baseline for advice. Those looking at support beyond the borough can read about results-day guidance available in West Sussex.

Before travelling to the Civic Suite

The Baseline post-results event takes place at the Civic Suite in Lewisham, London, from 10am until 2pm on Thursday 20 August. Attendance is free, and the session is aimed at students receiving A-level and BTEC results.

The council notice does not provide transport or accessibility information and does not say whether advance booking is required. Students who need clarification on entry or access should email the Baseline team for further information and event details. The event information was published by Lewisham Council.

Source: Lewisham Council