Ds is about to complete year 12 in sixth form. For a variety of reasons he has struggled and we are coming to the conclusion that he would do better by leaving and going to college in September. We have booked to have a look around the college in an open evening.
His mental health is being impacted but not at the point of needing to see a professional and I don't think it would be obvious to teachers. But something needs to change to prevent it getting to that point.
If, after attending the college open evening he decides it is right for him, where does he stand legally with attending 6th form for the rest of this term?
Obviously we would let school know, but is it as simple as saying "DS won't be in, he's starting college in Sept" or will we have attendance officers checking up on him? What is the process and what should we expect?