Free resources to support students preparing for A-level results day and Clearing
By: Communications
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is supporting students and their families ahead of A-level results day with a new suite of free, practical resources – including expert guidance and a series of interactive webinars designed to ease uncertainty around Clearing.
Alongside a dedicated webpage, the resources include a brand-new guide, Supporting Applicants through UCAS Clearing, which is tailored specifically for parents, carers, teachers and advisers. The guide provides clear, up-to-date advice and guidance to help support applicants through every stage of Clearing with confidence.
UEA is also hosting a programme of free online webinars led by its Higher Education advice team, with insights from current students and student support staff. These sessions will offer practical tips, answer common questions and help attendees feel more prepared to navigate the process.
According to a 2025 survey by Censuswide, only one in eight (12%) parents and carers understand the Clearing process while one in five (20%) believe their children feel unprepared to make decisions – highlighting a significant confidence gap.
These new resources are all part of UEA’s commitment to making Higher Education more accessible and less stressful for prospective students, empowering them and their support networks to approach Clearing with clarity and confidence.
Clearing with confidence: Holly’s journey to UEA
Holly Gilman, a mature student in the final year of her English Literature and History degree, came to UEA through Clearing.
Before joining the University, Holly (shown below) had a nine-year career in London, though she had been considering a degree for many years. In 2022, after exploring every option open to her, she looked into her local university, UEA.
For anyone thinking of going through Clearing, she offers this advice: “If you've chosen the university that you are interested in – go and speak to the Outreach team. They will fill you in on anything you need to know.
“For me, it was largely about the practicalities of studying whilst caring for my family, but they will be able to help with anything. You will come out of that meeting feeling so much more confident in what comes next and the options available to you are.”
Upcoming 2026 webinars:
1. Clearing in five easy steps – Thursday 9 July 2026, 6pm to 7pm
In this session for students and their parents/carers, Luke Gibbons (Head of Undergraduate Admissions at UEA), supported by Lois Braysher (Higher Education Adviser), will cover everything you need to know about Clearing – including the chance to hear a mock call – to help prepare for when the big day arrives.
2. Transitioning to UEA for students with disabilities – Tuesday 14 July 2026, 6pm to 7pm
This webinar will give an overview of the support available for disabled students, how they can access that support, and practical guidance on how to prepare for next steps into Higher Education. There will also be a live Q&A.
3. Holding steady in the lead up to results day – Thursday 16 July 2026, 4.30pm to 5.15pm
The run up to results day can be a nerve-wracking time, so join UEA's Higher Education Advisers and experts from the student support team for practical tips on how to manage uncertainty.
4. Student experiences of Clearing – Tuesday 21 July 2026, 4.30pm to 5.15pm
Join UEA’s HE Advice team to find out about how Clearing works and hear from current UEA students who went through Clearing to find out about their experiences.
5. Preparing for results day – Wednesday 5 August 2026, 4.30pm to 5.15pm
Results day is just around the corner, so join UEA’s HE Advice team for top tips on how to prepare for Clearing. Find out about the timeline, Clearing, and information about what to expect post-results day.
To register for these free webinars, visit: https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/clearing/events.
With Clearing opening from Thursday 2 July, there are a range of different ways to explore UEA at your own pace – from coming along to a UEA Open Day, with the next event happening on Saturday 4 July, to booking a guided campus tour. The University is also offering Clearing Open Days and Virtual Open Days.
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