Hello m'dear and welcome! The ladies here have a width of experience and wise advice that is unsurpassed anywhere else.

It's incredible that your son was let down by the teaching staff but well done for winning your case against them. And I am sorry to hear about your mum ... I can understand why you are feeling daunted by the opportunity to take up this offer...at another time perhaps you would have snapped it up without a second thought but in such an early stage of grief it's understandable that you are hesitant. Grief is a funny thing - sometimes it helps to have another focus, sometimes you really have to do the mourning before you can move on. Only you will know which is right for you. If you really don't feel now is the right time, don't feel bad - you wouldn't want to do the work half-heartedly and maybe another opportunity will crop up in the future. But on the other hand, maybe you need this challenge?

Whatever you decide, I hope it all goes well with you and your son...