Son has depression and cannot sit A levels, college not being helpful

[andlipsticktoo]

I'm in a bit of a fragile state at the moment and could do with some advice please.

My son has been studying A levels in Biology, Classics and Chemistry. He has been flying in Biology and classics with predicted grades of A* and A, but since Christmas really struggling with Chemistry. He became more and more withdrawn in lessons and his tutor became very concerned for his mental health.

I booked him an appointment with our GP, and she diagnosed depression, for which she prescribed sleeping tablets and he is now seeing a counsellor. As he doesn't want me to attend sessions, I don't know what has been discussed, but his GP has suggested he does not sit his A levels and has provided a sick note.

I notified college, and at first they were understanding and said he could do the A2 year again, and sit the exams next June. They have now changed their minds, and said he cannot re=do the year, but will have to self study and we can enter him privately for the exams. They have also suggested we pay for him to attend a tutorial college, at a cost of £10,000 for the year!

Is this correct? Can they do this? Obviously we cannot afford to send him to tutorial college.

I am meeting with them on Friday, but would be glad of any advice.

TIA

[TheThirdOfHerName]

Hi MetalFi68
Sorry to hear that your daughter has been so unwell. I think you will get more responses if you start a new thread.