Just got your exam results (or about to)? Here’s what’s next.
Whether you’re just starting your course, revising for, or worrying about exams, waiting for results, or already wondering what comes after — you don’t have to have it all figured out. This is exactly where 16 and Stuck? comes in.
Are you like Zed — worried about results, feeling like everyone else already knows what’s next except you? Or maybe you know you’ve done okay, but aren’t sure “the plan” is actually what you want?
Start with something small and manageable right now:
16 and Stuck? — a self-study workbook, starting with a short comic-style story about someone figuring out their next step, followed by practical exercises to help you reflect on your strengths and build a realistic plan.
Student Career Chat — two 30-minute 1:1 Zoom sessions, tailored to whatever’s on your mind, whether that’s “I have no idea,” exploring options, or just wanting to talk it through.
Are you worried about your child’s next steps as they approach the end of this stage? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices on their behalf, too.
16 and Stuck? is written to support thoughtful conversation at home — giving your child space to explore their own ideas while building confidence and independence, rather than you having to have all the answers for them.
If you’d like more tailored support, a 30-minute Parent Consultation offers clarity and practical advice, especially if there are additional considerations at play — for example neurodiversity, anxiety, or feelings of isolation, which come up often at this stage.
16 and Stuck? is aimed at students studying for end-of-stage exams at 16 — and it’s never too early to start; some schools introduce it from age 14. Used early, students are far less likely to feel stuck when they reach the actual decision point.
The workbook supports national careers frameworks (Gatsby Benchmarks in England, Curriculum for Excellence and Developing the Young Workforce in Scotland, the Curriculum for Wales, and careers guidance in Ireland) by helping students reflect on strengths and interests, explore real options beyond exam results, and build confidence in decision-making.
Works well independently, but even better in tutor time or small group careers lessons — encouraging peer discussion and multiple perspectives rather than solitary box-ticking.