(25 Feb 2015, 9:15 pm)Tom wrote I guess it just depends on the school really?
I would think if a school followed the national curriculum, it would be all sorted out and finalised in Year 9.
I understand only private schools or schools that hold Academy status, etc, are allowed to have their own curriculum and pick their choices when they see is best. Mine is an Academy, but we follow what others do and get it all done in Year 9.
I personally think Year 8 is quite young to pick GCSEs. Not even 2 years in secondary education and they're picking the options that will have a huge impact on their lives.