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Key stage 4 options

Choosing key stage 4 options can excite, confuse and worry your teenager at the same time. Your help and support is a vital part of the process - the evidence shows that teenagers value what their parents and carers think even when their behaviour may suggest otherwise!

What's available?

An overview of the options.

Find out what your teenager can do

Who can help?

See who can help your teenager with their decision-making.

Find out who can help

Help for young people with additional needs

Teenagers with special needs can get extra help.

Find out about extra help

How can you help?

Practical tips on how to help your teenager.

Get the tips

Job market

What about the job market?

Help your teenager to think ahead

See how to use labour market information