Live Q&A: what to do after GCSEs

If you've just got your GCSE results back, congratulations on surviving year 11 – you've now completed your compulsory education. But what should you do next? Is it best to stay on at school and complete A-levels – and if so, which subjects are the most valuable? Or should you sign up to a vocational course at college? What about heading straight for the work place? If you're not sure what to this September, or your grades aren't what you expected, don't fear. We've got experts from the Exam Results Helpline and the National Careers Service lined up to help you decide. Join us from 1-3pm on Thursday to get advice on what you should do next, or put your dilemmas and questions to our panel now by posting them in the comments section below. The panel Sarah Bull is an adviser at the Exam Results Helpline, which offers guidance to students who are unsure about what to do after finishing their exams Tim McCollum is an adviser at the National Careers Service, which provides information on a wide range of jobs, training course resources and funding options