Choosing STEM Subjects
There are important times in a young person’s school life when they must choose subjects which will form their career pathway.
Year |
Pathway |
Choices |
Year 10 |
Entry into Key Stage 4 |
Subjects for GCSE/Level 2 |
Year 12 |
Entry into Key Stage 5/Post-16 Qualifications |
Subjects for A Level/Level 3 |
Year 14 |
Post-18 Careers |
University/Further Education and Higher Education/Apprenticeships/Employment |
In Year 10 young people will make choices about the subjects they would like to study at GCSE/Level 2. On completion of their GCSE/Level 2 course they can choose subjects to study at A Level
1. Talk to your child about their ideas and think about their options choices.
2. Find out about their subject options in school and talk these over with them. Ask for help if you need it.
3. Go to Open Evenings and careers events with your child.
4. Encourage your child to work towards the best grades they can achieve, better grades provides more options.
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Help your child understand what careers are open to them by investigating the subject links shown below.
What can I do with …
Art and Design |
Business Admin |
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Creative & Media |
Engineering |
Hair & Beauty |
Humanities |
Languages |
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Media |
Performing Arts |
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Sport & Active Leisure |
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Travel & Tourism |
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