DS2 is in Yr 10 and has always wanted to be an engineer. At this stage he is less certain of what kind of engineer he wants to be.
He's doing very well in maths and science and I've always assumed the natural (best?) path for him would be A level maths and physics plus maybe computing then a degree (or degree apprenticeship)
He met with Connexions yesterday, and the careers service used by all schools locally (is it a national service? ) and they have very much steered him towards an engineering BTec course at the local trade college. The courses offered seem very narrow to me and are driven by what local employers want which is all good, but in his position it seems very early to specialise and narrow his options so much.
The written advice he's received doesn't even mention Alevels.
Is this OK and if not how do I change his mind? He's absolutely convinced the "experts" think he'd be best going to college or doing a level 3 apprenticeship through the college.
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