Results Day 2025 Top Tips

For children and young people, results day can be a huge milestone and when a significant person is no longer present in their life, it can trigger very difficult feelings associated with grief, sometimes making it even harder to handle these moments.

 

Some children and young people may already feel these absences in the lead-up to significant days such as results day, for others, it may not hit them until afterwards. The journey of grief is unique to everyone and it’s important to take care of yourself and find ways to support yourself if these difficult moments arise.

 

Our Funding & Marketing Officer, Megan experienced her own childhood bereavement at 8 years old when her mum passed away from cancer she said:

“Results day can be such a mixture of emotions for everyone, let alone when you add in the element of grief. For me I feel it sparked up lots of unanswered questions, would she be proud, what would she think of me now and wishing I could tell her what the results were. Overall, it was a happy day for me an opportunity to celebrate all my hard work and that was ok, it’s always ok to enjoy things even when someone significant has died.

“My top tip would be to always remember it’s ok to feel sad or to spend time thinking about the person you are grieving but equally it’s ok to celebrate, have fun or feel happy, it will never mean you miss that person any less.”

 

Duncan, one of our Child Bereavement Support Worker’s top tip is: “You could write a letter to your special person or keep an ongoing diary or journal, with milestones, achievements and even disappointments. You could also include a photo of what you are writing about.

“It’s also important for you to remember that not everything in life is going to work out how you want and it’s okay to acknowledge this in a journal entry too, with maybe how you will reflect and learn from this.”

 

Keeley, one of our Child Bereavement Support Worker’s top tip is: “it could be helpful to plan a moment during the day to remember your special person, such as lighting a candle, visiting the grave or a place special to them, or listening to their favourite song.

“You might like to wear a piece of their clothing, jewellery, or favourite colour on the day to feel connected to them.

“Not all milestone occasions are sad, some can also be days of celebration and joy. Either way, remember to be kind to yourself, allow the tears to come if needed and don’t feel bad if you are happy.”

 

All at Nelson’s Journey wish you the best of luck for results day and for your next steps.

 

If you require support and would like to talk to one of our team, please call our support line on 01603 431778