Making your option choices in school? Get inspired andpick the future you want

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Option choices: pick the future you want

Get inspired about what you could do after school and discover the subjects that'll take you there.

Discover how subjects shape careers

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TV and radio presenter

 

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Doctor - GP

 

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Early years practitioner

 

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Robotics engineer

 

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Biotechnologist

 

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Train driver

 

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Marine biologist

Let's help you make your choices

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Explore your future with the Option Choices tool

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Support for parents and carers

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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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