Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi, I have an 18 year old (recently diagnosed Autistic, but unwilling to accept the diagnosis). He looks to be on track to fail year 12 for the second time - mostly due to lack of attendance/engagement with school. I personally don't feel A levels is the right route for him, but he wouldn't consider apprenticeships/Btechs etc. What are his options going forward? My understanding (and I don't know if I have this correct) is that local authority funding for education runs out on their 19th birthday. If that is the case, the only option is to get a regular job? Is there a way we can *try* to encourage him to stay in education in a different context?
Its a bit confusing. year 12 is usually 16/17? He's already been held back?
Yes, this is his second attempt at A levels having failed to complete first year on both occasions.