It is that time of year again, when students up and down the country are preparing for their A Level results.

And for some it will be a nervous wait until Thursday.

Over the years we've been there as youngsters opened the letters which revealed their results.

Our reporters do a tour of Colchester, Tendring and mid Essex schools and colleges to bring you the news as it happens.

So we have had a delve into the archives to find pictures from 2009 to the present day.

Can you spot yourself in the pictures?