Hayley Francey, 62, is preparing to launch an appeal against Birmingham City Council on behalf of her son Conner, 15 who faces pulling her child out of his special educational needs school due to Birmingham Council cuts has said it would be “the end of his world”.
Conner has complex needs and has attended a specialist school since he was in year two – when he first got an education, health and care plan approved by the Government. Teenagers will still receive a travel pass or “personal travel budget” to help them get to school, as well as independent travel training.But Ms Francey said this would not be appropriate for Conner due to his complex needs. Moreover, she is unable to drive him to school herself as she is mobility disabled with a spinal disease.
She continued: “He has to stay at home so he’s got access to his mum, he’s got access to his nan. He has no siblings and still sees his mum even though he doesn’t live with her.“He could end up being a runaway – maybe never found. It would just end his life, I think. I don’t think you would cope with it mentally.”
Conner is currently learning to read and write and is supported by several teachers he trusts. He has a tailored learning plan, quiet places to go if he is overwhelmed and a therapy dog on hand for support. A report by the Birmingham City Council’s Education, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Committee, published in July last year, showing the authority is already experiencing “capacity issues”.
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