DS did relatively well in GCSE's & wants to attend Sixth Form at current school. DH & I believe another school is a better option. Whose decision is it at this stage? Do we need to step back & leave it up to him?
Reasons are:
DS wants to study BTEC Ext Dip in Performing Arts with A level Eng Lit. He has talent but lacks commitment (ie predicted D for BTEC PA but achieved MM...Ditto GCSE Drama - predicted A but achieved C). Lit grade was B. In addition, he attends ballet & singing classes but doesn't put in any additional practice, would rather play FIFA than watch a musical etc. Puts in minimal effort with coursework etc.
Alternative choice of school has offered him A levels in Drama & Theatre Studies, Govt & Politics, English Lit & Lang (combined A level). We feel this would be a stronger set of qualifications & still enable him to pursue PA (assuming he keeps up extra curricular classes) but also allow him the option of English and/or Drama at Uni which he has also expressed a strong interest in.
Pertinently, current school refused to accept diagnosis of ASD for DS in Year 10 & then stalled significantly in making provision for his needs, leaving us to pay for additional private support. Alternative school were on the case as soon as made aware & we have been given solid plans for support if he attends there.
DS refusing to engage or see our perspective & we are stuck not knowing how to resolve the situation.
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Disagreement between DS & Us on Sixth Form choice.
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Ujjayi · 03/09/2016 23:07
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