I think parkfell's suggestion is very sound advice for any pilots who have started training and do want to continue.
BALPA are inundated with requests from sacked pilots so they realize that the market has been absolutely destroyed!!!!
BALPA has always been on the fence in the past but I think it is great they are doing the right think and showing what the majority of people think so listen to a union that is looking after pilots rather than some school just lying through their teeth to get your money.
So if any student/parent who is unsure listen to the union!