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Making your own decisions

The new 14-19 curriculum gives you a choice of different routes and pathways. You will be able to mix and match different types of courses so that you end up with a Year 10 and 11 programme that suits you.

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Prepare some questions or make a list of the things you want to find out at options and careers events so that you get the information you need.

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Your choices don't have to be job-related. It's fine to choose some subjects simply because you enjoy or are good at them. Very few of the choices you make now will stop you from changing direction at the end of Year 11.

Follow your dreams

Chris is the only boy in one of his option groups.

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Influenced by assessment

Exams make Lisa anxious. See how this affected her option choices.

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