Sorry, this is an odd question. My DS is taking GCSEs next year and is predicted to get high grades. However, he says he doesn't want to stay at school and take A levels. Instead, he is keen to take a performing arts qualification at a specialist college, which is a one year course at BTEC level 5.
However, apparently we have to pay for the course, even though DS will be 16 when starting the course, whereas the less advanced course is free. Why is this and is there any way round it?
Also, apparently the BTEC 5 is the equivalent of 240 UCAS points, so he may need to top up with a couple of A levels to gain a place at university, if he eventually decides that he wants to go. Could he then go back to school/college and would this be funded (bearing in mind that youngsters are meant to be in full time education until they are 18).
Any experience of this or advice would be very welcome.
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Why can't we get funding for a BTEC level 5 and is it possible to get funding for A levels after a BTEC level 5?
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gherkin21 · 23/10/2014 05:08
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