Making Choices in Years 12 and 13

Help with making your decisions

Remember, before you finally decide, it is important to discuss all the choices with:

  • your Connexions Choices Adviser;
  • your form tutor or personal tutor; and
  • your parents and carers.

They will all help you make the decision that is best for you.

Your institution will also support you through their careers programme (PSHE).

You can call our Freephone number on 0800 73 13 2 19 (choose option 1), or email us at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

In post-16 education, you will be working towards academic or vocational qualifications. You will need to think about longer-term career goals and planning your next steps.

Your options are:

  • Continuing on to other courses at sixth form or college.
  • Higher Education.
  • Employment.
  • Apprenticeships (employment with training).

Gap year

...after taking Advanced level qualifications.

You may feel you're not ready to decide on your future career, or you may just want a break from full-time education. A year out can offer the chance to travel, earn money or get involved in something new. Don't waste a year out - make it a valuable experience!

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Last Updated on Thursday, 15 September 2011 15:09