Hi
FIrst time posting-but felt I could add to this post
my dd went to a vocational school, she really enjoyed it both for the love of dance and she was very good academically-she thrived
Although the boarding house we felt was ‘tired’ she loved staying there and the pastoral care excellent. She liked the fact the boarding house was seperate and near to town.
She joined Central school of Ballet at 16
and during her time had a major illness diagnosed
Central were very supportive-a counsellor was arranged to help her and she completed her 3 years. (She was not just assessed out)
Dd continued to dance professionally until recently
She never regretted her decision to go to vocational school-the relational ships she formed are life long and the experience made her confident and independant
As parents we also have not regretted our decision
I would say vocational school is not for every child-childrens personalities play a major part-if your child is not happy or thriving -change schools or go to the many fab associate programmes and try again at a later stage
