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What job do you want to do when you're older?

Three young children of primary school age are dressed up as a chef, a fireman and a nurse alongside their teacher in a classroom setting.Image source, Getty Images
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Do you know what job you'd like to do when you're older?

A new report for the government says children should start learning about different careers from the age of four.

It also suggests that children aged between 14 and 16 should carry out work experience, giving them the chance to spend time in a real workplace and learn more about what working life is like.

But what do you think? Is primary school a good time to start finding out about different jobs? And what job would you like to do when you are older?

Whatever your thoughts, let us know in the comments below.

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The report says the aim is to help children discover a range of different jobs, and understand what they might like to do in the future.

For younger children, this could include people visiting schools to talk about their jobs, or giving them a chance to have a go at activities linked to different careers.

Many schools already do this, with dentists, doctors, firefighters and other professionals visiting classes to talk about what they do.

For older children, the report says work experience should be a normal part of school for everyone aged 14 to 16.

It says spending time in a real workplace can help young people understand what working life is like and give them the chance to learn from employers.

However, some school leaders have warned that primary schools are already under a lot of pressure and they say that schools would need the right support to make sure they can offer these opportunities to all children.

So, how do you feel about these plans? Would you like to learn more about different jobs at primary school?

And what job would you like to do when you are older?

Don't forget to let us know your thought in the comments..