My DD passed her GCSEs (some just passed, some much better) and we’re incredibly proud of her as she’s had an immensely tough time at school, namely anxiety linked to OCD. She’s undergoing an autism assessment at the mo.
She’s decided almost certainly against sixth form (for reference, I know already some people’s view that someone in her position may not be successful at A level - for info, however, the school are very supportive and have offered her a mix of A levels in her strongest/preferred subject and a BTec/extended certificate) which is absolutely fine by us - we want her to choose her next step on the basis it’s something she will enjoy and is interested in.
She’s highlighted a course at a local college in a very niche subject area but which she is interested in which is great. I’ve encouraged her to think objectively about both options as she has a tendency to avoid discussing something she finds stressful and she’s admitted she prefers the idea of college because, frankly, even the thought of returning to her school is stressing her out and she’d like a fresh start, which I can fully understand.
We’re going to a late enrolment tomorrow and my question really is does anyone have experience of support for their child at a HE college or can offer advice about what to ask for information wise? Obviously a different level of independence is required but all I can fathom from the college website is support would be in place for students with EHCP. I’m concerned she will be overwhelmed by such a different setting and struggle if the tutors don’t “understand” her difficulties as she puts in and there’s no means for us to inform them of her needs. The sixth form have already noted her as needing a support plan for her in case she does go there and would essentially treat her as an SEN student, which is really positive but, again, I understand her reluctance to go with this option.
Gosh, sorry, lots of info there, any advice appreciated.