Making choices Year 9 & 10 24/25

FOLLOW OUR
CHECKLIST TO HELP
YOU DECIDE WHAT
TO STUDY WHEN
YOU LEAVE SCHOOL.
What are you good at?
We tend to enjoy the things
we’re good at. So if you get good
grades in some subjects, it may
be a good idea to continue with
those subjects after school.
What do you enjoy the most?
You’re more likely to be
successful if you enjoy what
you’re doing. So it’s a good idea
to choose subjects that you like.
How do you like to learn?
Are you a practical and hands
on learner? Or do you prefer
research and writing reports?
Are you good at exams or prefer
coursework? Answering these
questions will help you decide
between A Levels, a Vocational Study
Programme or an Apprenticeship.
Which subjects will help
you in the future?
If you know the job you want to
do, there are likely to be certain
subjects or types of training that you
should choose. For example, English
can be helpful if you want to be a
solicitor, or if you want to be a games
developer a practical vocational
study programme would be best.
Plan your future with
Career Coach
Career Coach is an online tool
that can help you find out about
different job roles, salaries and what
education and training you need to
do to get there. Find it on our website.
Try to avoid picking subjects because…
● Your friends are taking the subject
– you don’t want to get stuck
studying something you don’t like.
● You think it’s a boy’s subject or
a girl’s subject – there’s no such
thing!
● You like the teacher.
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