AIBU to think my son can pursue further education without GCSE English or Maths?

[Italiangreyhound]

AIBU to think my son can pursue further education without GCSE English or Maths?

My son had some very difficult mental health issues in school, and also the end of his school career coincided with Covid. He is now 21.

He did go to college (with an EHCP) and got a Certificate in animal care and maintenance, and had one GCSE already, but not GCSE English or Maths.

Due to physical health issues, he has now been out of education and work for three years.

I am very keen for him to resume some education, prior to getting into paid work.

What could he consider, please? He is very bright, but dyslexic. Could Open University offer something suitable? His big passion is animals. I wondered about the environment, bio-diversity etc. Anyone got any experience of this type of subject at higher level for 'returning' students without GCSE English or Maths, please?

Thank you.

I think anyone can do open uni, do they even check qualifications?

Also if he has level 3, uni’s won’t care nor ask about GCSEs. I have taught students who didn’t have a maths GCSE for example and it didn’t prevent them studying English at a Russell group.