Exam helpline

 AN EXAM helpline for Leaving Cert students, provided by the National Parents’ Council Post Primary (NPCPP), will open next Wednesday, August 13 offering advice, information and support for those receiving their exam results. The 1800 265 165 Freephone helpline is open from 10am on results day to take calls from students, parents and teachers. Queries regarding third level courses, the points system, rechecks, repeats, CAO procedures, apprenticeships and further training options will be dealt with by members of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. The helpline received thousands of calls last year, helping students to make informed decisions about their future career paths.