I really don't know what to do for the best.
Son has come out with 6 'D' grades at GCSE. We knew Maths and English were going to be hopeful as lots of problems with teachers over the year, but really did expect some C's out of all he took.
I thought I had all options covered but now I struggling to keep myself together. We had lined up a 6th form place at a new school opening if he did really well and a level 3 college place if not so well.
However as he had gained nothing recognizable I don't know what to do as nether will accept him now.
The college has offered a level 2 place but the course is only worth 1 GCSE as far as i can make out (extended certificate), he can do this then go on to the level 3 but only if he passes with high marks.
I've emailed the headmaster of the school we were to be honest very glad to see the back of to ask what options if he is allowed to stay on might be available.
If I let him do the level 2 they don't do GCSE retakes so even if he passes and can go on he has no GCSEs. The course is very specific so if he decides down the line its not for him I feel he has totally limited his options.
What the heck do I do? I've spent the last 5 days in floods of tears, feeling a terrible mother to have let this happen. He is not stupid, lazy yes. Almost 100% attendance and would attend any help classes offered as not much learning happened during class as sadly found himself in classes with kids that just wanted to mess around. I tried all I could at home to help but obviously my help did not help.
Do I let him go to college and hope to god he passes the level 2 to get on, or hope school let him go back and pray to god he passes something?
I'm asking for a couple of remarks I think. ICT is just 1 UMS away from a C
English is looking like just 5 away. Maths cant find out till the teachers go back to school as no marks just a grade on the sheet.