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At the launch of the eircom Exam Helpline (1800 265 165) were l-r: Catherine Kelly, Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan; Lynda O’Shea, National Parents Council; Jonathan Diebold, Skerries Community College; Oisin Masterson, eircom and Owen Shepard, Skerries Community College. Photo: MAXWELLS

Anxious about your Leaving Cert results and what they mean for your prospects? The Exam Helpline 2015, provided by the National Parents’ Council Post Primary (NPCpp), will be open to offer advice, information and support when Leaving Cert results are released on Wednesday next, 12th August.

The 1800 265 165 Freephone helpline is open from 10am on Wednesday, 12th August, to take calls from students, parents and teachers seeking advice and up to date information on what choices are available to students.

VALUABLE RESOURCE

Students, parents and teachers seeking advice, information or reassurance can contact the Helpline on 1800 265 165, which is staffed by is staffed by members of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. All queries on 3rd level courses, the points system, rechecks, repeats, CAO procedures, apprenticeships and further training options will be dealt with in a professional and confidential manner.

Don Myers, National Parents’ Council Post Primary president said, “The Exam Helpline is a valuable resource for parents, students and teachers, especially as there is so much information on options for students nowadays. Speaking to a qualified guidance counsellor can really help clarify options for parents and students and relieve some of the stress that often comes at results time.

“This year, the lines will be open from the 12th August for six days in total. The team will answer exam result queries on 12th, 13th and 14th and then help with CAO first round queries on the 17th, 18th and 19th,” he said.

The Helpline is sponsored by eircom, supported by the Department of Education and Skills and staffed by members of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. The Helpline received thousands of calls last year, helping students make informed decisions about the choices they face and their future career paths.

OPENING HOURS

The opening hours of helpline 2015 are as follows: Wednesday, 12th August: 10am-7pm; Thursday, 13th August: 10am-7pm; Friday, 14th August: 10am-1pm; Monday, 17th August: 8am-7pm; Tuesday, 18th August: 8am-7pm; Wednesday, 19th August: 8am-1pm.

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