Nov 24, 2024, Dorset Echo: Mum pulls SEND son out of school after 'disgusting' council treatment
SW England
A MOTHER has pulled her special educational needs son out of school after ‘disgusting treatment from the council’.
Camilla Phillips said she felt she had “no choice” but to home school her son after he was constantly put in isolation and ignored by Dorset Council for over a month.
George Phillips, 13, struggles with ADHD and was previously given one to one support in middle school but “had no support whatsoever” when moving to secondary school.
George, from Ferndown, took a taxi everyday to Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne after his mother believed it was the best school for him.
However, Camilla said, unbeknown to her, the school told Dorset Council that it was unable to accommodate George’s needs. . . .
Paul Dempsey, executive director for children's services at Dorset Council, said: “Every family deserves to feel heard and valued, and we regret that the family feels this hasn’t happened in this case.
“We have since reached out to them directly and have put a plan in place to ensure that this child receives the support they need moving forward.
"We’re committed to working closely with schools and all families, including this family, to make sure children thrive in education.
"For many children, their local school is often the best place to meet their needs, surrounded by their friends and community.
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