THURROCK Council's cabinet member for education has congratulated students after they received their A-Level results today.

Cllr Adam Carter said: "I would like to say a huge well done to everyone who got their A-Level results today. Pupils and staff have worked hard to overcome huge obstacles which faced them as they started their A-level studies in the midst of the COVID pandemic.

"Everyone who has got their results today should be proud of what they have achieved and I would like to congratulate each and every one of them.

"This morning I visited South Essex College in Grays where I spoke with students to congratulate them personally as they collected their results.

"Please remember that the Inspire Youth Hub is on hand to help young people with next steps into further education, training or apprenticeships. I used Inspire myself and the help I received was invaluable. I cannot recommend it highly enough."

Anyone aged 16 to 25 is able to drop into Inspire Youth Hub (24-28 Orsett Road, Grays) Tuesday to Friday, or contact the team in advance to have a conversation or make an appointment. For more information go to www.thurrockopportunities.co.uk/inspire-youth-hub, email [email protected] or call 01375 413 735.