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Just passing on my take on 16 + ag college. They may not all be the same .
But probably are not much different.
Our children have to be in education until age of 18, unfortunately, this has led in my opinion to a 1 year course being made to last 2 years .which has meant my son had done and passed by Easter.
Which is surprising due to the amount of staff charges. He is now just filling in time until mid June with only a business study project to do Just to justify them being there for 4 days a week.
They have no pressure on them which only leads to all sorts of mischief ( not all good)
When you go on open days the sell what a wonderful experience it will be especially if you become a resident!
And he has made some good friends etc.
Accommodation yet another swindle!! Over £650 a month of which £30 is food allowance. This is for 10 months They finish mid June. ( most have gone home already due to boredom) with holiday and work placement They are not in college for 11 weeks of that 10 months ! Of which the college keeps the food allowance!.
My take on this is if you live near the bus route to the college or main line train root put them on it.
And do appreciate that if the 2 year course is passed they can move on to a better college course for 18+ unfortunately they will have been put off college be then..
I have been told a lot more of what goes on ! Your 16yo is in for a shock!!!
But probably are not much different.
Our children have to be in education until age of 18, unfortunately, this has led in my opinion to a 1 year course being made to last 2 years .which has meant my son had done and passed by Easter.
Which is surprising due to the amount of staff charges. He is now just filling in time until mid June with only a business study project to do Just to justify them being there for 4 days a week.
They have no pressure on them which only leads to all sorts of mischief ( not all good)
When you go on open days the sell what a wonderful experience it will be especially if you become a resident!
And he has made some good friends etc.
Accommodation yet another swindle!! Over £650 a month of which £30 is food allowance. This is for 10 months They finish mid June. ( most have gone home already due to boredom) with holiday and work placement They are not in college for 11 weeks of that 10 months ! Of which the college keeps the food allowance!.
My take on this is if you live near the bus route to the college or main line train root put them on it.
And do appreciate that if the 2 year course is passed they can move on to a better college course for 18+ unfortunately they will have been put off college be then..
I have been told a lot more of what goes on ! Your 16yo is in for a shock!!!