Should I reward GD for exam results?

I would do the same. Grandparents arent here forever. Reward hard effort.

If you feel uncomfortable giving her money, what about a gift card for her to treat herself with?
Or even a pamper session at a salon (now they can all open fully) just as a "well done I'm proud of you" I'm sure that most can be purchased online.
I was one of those that didn't get the promised reward for below standard exam results.
I desperately wanted an item that was on display in one of the local shops and was told that if I did well in my O Levels.
I didn't , so didn't get that item. I can't say that I was that affected by it then (beyond the initial disappointment) or now. Life isn't all highs , there are a fair few lows.

Their worth is not measured by exam grades, I’ve seen it time and time again students getting so down over results when they have tried their hardest,

If you'd like to give her a reward for doing well then do, but keep it small. It's my understanding that there have been no A level exams this year due to Covid so no results really, just teachers assessments which can be wide of the mark. If you know that she's been working hard with schoolwork during lockdown then she deserves to be rewarded.
Sadly a lot of teenagers where I live have treated it as one long holiday, strolling around past my house in groups, sitting by the lake for hours just having fun. No doubt they'll be shouting "unfair" when they're downgraded.
Sorry to sound harsh but my eyes don't deceive me.

My granddaughter is only 4 so early days for us (though her "report" did say that her teacher enjoyed her singing!!). I would certainly give warm praise & a gift of some sort.
My mother was of the mindset that if you hadn't "come top" there was nothing to celebrate. What a depressing outlook to have!
Wave upthread to CrazyH I work at Swansea University & we are a friendly bunch. I am sure your grandson will enjoy his time here (especially if the sun continues to shine).

I agree with Lemongrove - give huge congratulations and say how happy and proud you are and all your wishes for the next steps in their lives. Write a card saying all this. But I wouldn't give money - the important thing is that they are rewarded for their work by the outcome. They worked hard and they achieved a good result! Its also important, I think, to know that you are not valued because of your exam results, but just for who you are. Even those who pass exams with flying colours will one day fail at something, so it matters that they know they are OK quite apart from exams and the other things our society regards as marks of success.

It was never a tradition in our family. We got a well done or, as long as you did your best that's good for me. My grand children get a well done card when exams are finished regardless of how they have performed. I know that they did their best.

My husband was given a bike for passing the 11+ but again what would he have felt like had he failed? He has a tremendous sense of disappointment even now in his sixties if he fails at something And needs lots of reassurance afterwards.

I love your idea Lucca of looking online with her. My grandchildren would really enjoy doing that.

Be generous to your granddaughter. Too many grandparents are neglected and your granddaughter wanting to see you and tell you her good news is wonderful.
Make a big fuss over her when she arrives.

We gave my GS some money as a reward for keeping up with his studies during lockdown even though it evidently didn’t count. He wanted to in case he had to sit exams in September. He won’t get anything for his results-but it’s up to us all to make that decision.
My brother got a reward for results from our Granddad-I was only a girl so my good results didn’t count!

I wouldn’t give anything other than a lovely congratulations cards and heaps of praise. What would you do if the results had been poor?! Or if a subsequent gc has poor results....I personally think it sends the wrong message. If she’s going onto uni, maybe a good luck card at that time as well...

I did treat my granddaughter for getting into grammar school not money but a jacket she her eye on.

If you want to reward your granddaughter., do so.

Personally, although I am very sorry for the uncertainty 'A' level students are going through, I am very relieved not to see pictures of screaming teenagers plastered all over the media. Very humiliating for those who have failed to achieve what they wanted, and such a personal thing to be exposed to the public.

The reward should always be for working hard and giving it your best shot and not for the results.
It's also nice to reward gestures of kindness or bravery such as jumping in to the swimming pool at the deep end for the first time or overcoming a fear of spiders.
Lots of praise and recognition for all sorts of things will result in a confident person, money is a helpful little top up but not essential.

Never given reward for results and all 3 of mine achieved high grades at school and Uni. They seemed to acknowledge that to get anywhere they wanted career wise they had to put the work in. One found it easier than the other two but they too made it. There wouldnever have been any criticism if they had failed as I knew they tried their best. There will be times in later life when hard work and application is needed and there will be no special reward. Best they get used to it!

I treat them at every possible opportunity as it gives me so much pleasure. However, I am careful not to make it too regular unless it becomes an expectation. They are young enough yet but will hopefully get the general grasp as they blossom.

I gave our granddaughter a cheque, but it’s on the proviso that she doesn’t squirrel it away (she’s a saver !!) !!
Will tell her she’ll need a warm coat when she’s at Uni so put towards that !

It doesn’t matter that they have not taken the exams, the grades they have achieved had to be worked for!

I say give the praise and the reward, and enjoy their appreciation, after all they didn’t ask for Covid!

Aren't we reading too much into this?

There are academic children. There are non-academic children. There are those who strive for excellence and work hard, whatever their ability and those who don't. It was ever thus!

If you feel your granddaughter has worked for her results, do reward her.

Our family has always told our children that "we don't care about your results (although really, we do!) just work hard and try your best, that's all we ask".

We have a grandson about to receive his GCSE results which we expect to be good as he has worked like a trojan, although academic. His parents would have ensured that he put the work in and if he achieves excellent grades, he will be rewarded by us.

If he receives lesser grades than we are expecting he will still be rewarded by us, all because of his work ethic.

I have no idea if his parents will give him a monetary gift as it hasn't occurred to me to ask - I will now.

Life is not fair and we all pass or fail things, whether it be academic examinations or the driving test. If you think your granddaughter deserves a reward, enjoy giving it to her and her reaction.

Promised my two money for every A or B they got in O levels and A levels! Why not..... I don’t believe in working hard without reward, and after all it’s the results that’ll get them a decent place at uni or a job....would any of us work for nothing!?!?

....work for works sake , is an adage spoken by people that have never worked at hard graft!

....oh and my daughter got 5 A grade at A level and my son got 4 A grades , twice as many as was expected by their teachers. Incentive makes the world go around.

Give her money and let her enjoy herself and have a little spend up. If covid has taught us anything things can change with the flip of a coin.

I would just have been pleased with a ‘well done’ from my parents. Passing the 11+ was just a nuisance to them, with the expensive uniform to buy. They took no interest in my education, because ‘it’s wasted on girls.’ Doing homework in the spare room was ‘wasting the electricity’ and they made me leave school as soon as I was old enough. I tookA levels and other courses at evening classes, but always regretted their lack of interest.
I have always made a point of congratulating my DC and DGC for hard work, not results, with a treat of some kind for extra effort. My oldest GD, I’m proud to say, recently got a 2:1 in Law, which she worked really hard for, but she would have still got her reward for the effort she put in even if her results had been disappointing.