Choice [1703] is London’s first online course prospectus for 14-19 year old Londoners. It is a searchable, up-to-date directory of the 25,000 courses and programmes that London’s 640 schools, colleges and work based training providers are offering.

Launched in March 2007 with strong support from Lord Adonis, the site provides impartial advice to young people, their parents and advisors on all the options available in schools, colleges and work places across the capital.

It encourages and supports learning, widens choice for young learners and enables professionals to monitor and develop learning choices and support.

The website has the potential to be used by up to half a million 14-19 year olds, and is fully integrated with London mapping and Transport for London to enable easy journey planning to course and training venues, including providing directions to the nearest tube, train and bus stations for each location.

Choice was funded by the Learning & Skills Council [1704] and London's 33 Local Authorities [1705]. It was delivered by London Connects [1706]

As well as being publicly funded, Choice is politically neutral and has the sole purpose of providing young people with careers and educational guidance.

E-prospectus containing courses aimed specifically at 14-19 year olds are mandated by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) [1707]. See here for more info: 14-19 Prospectus.pdf

E-prospectuses for any part of the UK can be found through the DCSF website [1708]