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    Confirmation and Clearing adviser toolkit

    Discover key dates and essential guidance to support your students through Confirmation and Clearing.

    Confirmation and Clearing essentials

    If you’re new to advising or need a refresh, 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

    From when Clearing opens to final application deadlines, view all the important dates in one place.

    JCQ (incl. AS/A levels) results day 2026
    Thursday 13 August

    Qualifications Scotland results day 2026
    Tuesday 4 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

     

    JCQ results embargo
    7 August 08:00 – 13 August 08:00

    Qualifications Scotland results embargo
    28 July 08:00 – 4 August 09:00
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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

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    Direct to Clearing - Document Upload

    Applicants applying direct to Clearing for 2026 entry will be able to upload supporting information to specific sections of the application. Adding documentation will be optional and is designed to support efficient and inclusive admissions. 

    For 2026, advisers will not have visibility of documents uploaded in the adviser portal.

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    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

    Dedicated guidance for parents on results day and Clearing, including how to support their child at every key stage.

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    Supporting parents during Confirmation and Clearing

    Take a look at our page dedicated to helping parents 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

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