Back in 1993 I was doing GCSE Computer Studies which included everything from desktop publishing to writing simple BASIC programs. But when I want to continue this into A-level, I had to personally convince the computer studies teacher to let me do it on my own since the school didn't offer it as an option. In the end, I did a mostly self-taught AS Computer Studies with some guidance from the teacher.

I was extremely lucky to have a well-resourced school and a flexible teacher