Son won't go back into education, don't know what to do

families2016

hi I'm the mother of 4 amazing children and as we all know  there all different in every way. .I have a 16 year old aspie son who has just left school and hated every minute if it we must of changed schools four times...he will not go back into education so I'm stuck with what to at this moment in time as I cannot work myself and leave him home alone. I get carers and dla..I'm no longer eligible for tax credits or child benefit. .it's hard sometimes 

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Hey @families2016

tricky one.   What does he want to do (with his life)? (appreciate, that's a big question!) 

Has he got an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)? 

They are like SEN statements, but can be in place up until age 25 where the young person wants to be in some kind of education (doesn't have to be school- could be college, apprenticeship, etc) and has needs around that.

Lots of help to get an EHCP - Independent Support is a government-funded programme that supports families and young people to get an EHCP (they have no council/school bias, their only loyalty is to the young person).  EHCPs are all about aspiration, and not limiting potential.  

-B x

Yiman60

http://www.lead.org.uk/
So ething like this organisation may help you. I am not sure of equilivant in England.
If you could get a GP or Social Worker to refer your son to aautism Iniative thereare all sorts of activities , social groups, ideas for employment to help them.
Both my boys detested school. Late diagnosis Asbergers, its ongoing .I am now trying to get a diagnosis of PDA, Pathological Demand Avoidance , it's a rare form Autism. 
One of the boys has managed a College Course. The difference in this man is amazing.

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hypermobilecat

@families2016,  Provided your son is in education or approved training you are still entitled to claim child benefit and tax credits , unless he is getting esa. I dont know for absolute certainty but thought young people had to stay in education or training course up to age 18. I dont know how parents get on when they homeschool their children, it is legal. Are there any training courses suitable for your son ?

Yiman60

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/protect-the-rights-of-vulnerable-children-and-care-leavers?utm_source=email&utm_medium=blast&utm_campaign=17_10_2016_social_care_test_blast&bucket=email-blast-17_10_2016_social_care_test_blast

Its about time someone listened and DID something.

I would certainly check with a benefits welfare officer as to entitlements. Check with Citizens advise or benefits advisor on here.

I believe as long as it's 12 hours a week Course you are still entitled to benefits.