Online A levels for 19 year old recommendations and benefits advice

They absolutely did not require 9s. They require 6s.

Regardless, applying for a degree with integrated Foundation Year would probably be a better option. Some RGs offer them, those that don't he could do one elsewhere then joint after a year.

You can certainly do a science degree with BTEC applied science - what level, what size BTEC did he do?

and it is very hard to do science A levels online, due to the coursework, practical's, etc.

I would suggest he applies to uni and starts his science degree

If it isnt the uni he wants, if there is another course that requires A levels not BTEC, then he can apply to change courses after a year. He might need to start at year 1 again, or he might not.

That is what I would recommend

Just checked the website and it says for Biology A-level 'A minimum of five GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above plus two grade 6s in Science (if separate sciences taken a grade 6 in Biology and Chemistry) plus Maths at grade 6 or above.'

Did you mean grade 6 rather than grade 9?

He wasn't allowed to do A level Biology and chemistry as he needed grade 9 in maths and combined science

Wow, that's a bit harsh. At DD's school they didn't require A* in maths for students to A evels in biology and chemistry (DD took her GCSEs in 2016).

The problem with doing science A levels online is that you will have to pass the practical element as well so you will need to find a centre that will let him do the practical work. Also, studying A levels online has a cost element - the cost of the course, the cost of doing the practicals and the cost of taking the exams.

It's a pity he couldn't have gone elsewhere for 6th form where he would have been allowed to take the A levels he wanted (but that ship has sailed).

What college wanted grade 9's to do A-level maths/science?? I have never heard of that. DS's very good state school thinks a 7 is a good idea but there are people doing them with less there. I would have changed school/college though if they were being that ridiculous.

Personally I wouldn't spend another 2 years just doing a couple of A-levels and unless he's looking for work I doubt he/you could claim anything. If I was him I'd just go for a not quite so good uni and keep moving forward.

Does DS have an EHCP?

2 A levels is generally considered part time rather than full time. So you won’t be able to claim child benefit for DS or have him on your tax credits or UC claim. DS could claim UC but unless he has a fit note and subsequently found to have a LCW/LCWRA he will be expected to look for work.