Alternative to college

nikkituskers

Hi my name is nikki my son is in year 11 and has significant learning disabilities social communication disorder Global development delay to name a few. He has struggled with main stream school with the stress of work load and now with the education system saying they need to do something untill they are 18 I need help to see what else my son could do as I really not sure he would cope in college

Rachel_Scope

Hi @nikkituskers and welcome to the community 😊 Colleges have a duty to provide support similar to schools for those with a disability, as long as they have an EHCP. Do you feel he'd cope if he received support? Here's some information about other routes, such as an apprenticeship or online courses Scope - Leaving School.

I would suggest contacting your local college to find out what they offer for students with disabilities which may help put your minds at ease. I hope you find something suitable.

OverlyAnxious

Do you think think he'd cope better with something a bit less academic at college such as art or music?

Are there any jobs that he would like to do in future? It would depend on his conditions but something like a brick laying course is completely different to school and gives a great sense of achievement to see something built from nothing by ourselves. Or perhaps a food preparation course would be something he could use for independent living in future, even if not used to prepare for a job.

nikkituskers

He liked the idea of electrics and construction when he was considered for day release for this year but they felt he wouldnt cope he would be better with practical then theory but he struggles with any conflict etc its hard to know what to do. He doesn't like music and isn't good at art