I’ve asked a few students from years 5 to 8 what they are thinking about for their future. Have they thought about what jobs they’d like to do and whether they want to go to university or not? Here’s what they said:

“When I am older I would like to be an agricultural solicitor. I live on a farm and I am interested in agriculture and I like listening to people and giving them advice. I am not sure what university I want to go to yet but I am going to think about it.” Rebecca, age 11.

“When I am older I want to be a seller at a sheep mart because my dad is a farmer and I’d like to follow in his footsteps. I’d also quite like to be a dancer and go to Cheltenham University to study dance.” Lexie, age 9.

“When I am older I would like to go to Oxford or Cambridge University and would like to study English, Maths and Music. I don’t know what I want to be when I am older, but I definitely want to go to university.” Georgia, age 9.

“When I am older I would like to go to University and study English and History because I really enjoy those subjects. I’m unsure what I want to do for a job at the moment.” Lucy, age 12.

Hermione, age 9.