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Discover how subjects shape careers

 

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Welder

 

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Lab technician

 

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Radio DJ

 

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Footballer

 

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Early years practitioner

 

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Paramedic

 

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Robotics engineer

 

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Doctor - GP

 

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Dentist

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Explore your future with the Option Choices tool

Imagine your future using our Option Choices tool. Simply search by subjects or jobs you're interested in and we'll help with the rest!

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How to choose your options: expert advice and five key questions

Here are some top tips and five key questions to ask yourself, to help you feel confident about your option choices.

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Five careers you haven't heard of

Not sure what you want to do? Explore five in-demand careers that you probably haven't heard of.

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Get real work experience at school

Learn about Foundation Apprenticeships and how they could boost your option choices.

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Get advice from pupils and careers advisers

 

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One piece of advice

 

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What’s your favourite subject?

 

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What’s your top tip? 

 

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Do you have any regrets?

 

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Who did you speak to for advice?

 

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Top tips from careers advisers

Support for parents, carers and teachers

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The parents and carers’ guide to option choices

Use our guide to help your child choose their school subjects with confidence.

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Option choices: lesson plan and resources

Check out this fun and engaging option choices lesson plan. Help students explore their options and make informed choices.

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