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Research checklist

Use our checklist to make sure that you don't forget anything.

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Done Research checklist
Read the options information I get from school
Check that I know what subjects I have to do - the compulsory ones
Find out if the teachers think that it's a good idea for me to do their course
Find out what options my parents/carers think I should do and why
Go with my parents/carers to information events and planning and review days
Sign up for a taster activity or visit to find out what an option will really be like
Find out what subjects, qualifications and grades I'll need for the careers that interest me - look them up in the Connexions Resource Centre and on www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u
Use the local online 14-19 prospectus to get more information about local opportunities
Speak to the careers co-ordinator or Connexions personal adviser, or visit the Connexions Direct website at www.connexions-direct.com to talk about my option choices and career ideas
Ask the careers co-ordinator or Connexions personal adviser who I should speak to if I think that I will need extra help with my key stage 4 courses

What next?

Check out your local online 14-19 prospectus

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