Choices at 14 & 16

Have you got the 'X' factor?

If you think you’ve got what it takes to make it big in performing arts but are worried about tuition costs, Dance and Drama Awards may be able to help.

• Dance and Drama Awards

Choices in Year 9

• Decisions in Year 9: choosing what's right for you
• Choosing subjects to study in Years 10 and 11
• Work experience and planning your career

Continuing your studies

• Choices at 16: where next?
• Choices at 16: colleges and sixth forms

Money to stay in education

• Extra help with study costs if you're over 16
• Education Maintenance Allowance: money to study after 16
• Dance and Drama Awards

Leaving school

• Leaving school at 16: learning and earning
• Apprenticeships and work-based learning for 16 to 19 year olds
• Finding and applying for your first job

Gap years and volunteering

• Why take a gap year
• Gap year options
• Volunteering at 16 to 19: your chance to make a difference

Find a sixth form school or college

• Search for a sixth form