After or in Year 8 your son or daughter will be making choices that will help them decide which job they might do in the future.
Next or this year they will:
So now’s a good time for you to encourage your son or daughter to start thinking about:
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Which subjects they enjoy.
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Which subjects they’re good at.
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Which subjects they could do better in.
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Which subjects give them specific skills.
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What jobs they might be interested in for the future.
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How your son or daughter prefers to learn
Your son or daughter could earn a little cash
Once your son or daughter is 12, if they want to, they can start thinking about earning a little pocket money. Your son or daughter won't be able to do part-time work until they're 13 but for some jobs such as washing cars, walking the dog or gardening they won’t need a permit.
Year 8 information and advice we give to your son or daughter on SortItOnline
