Mum’s concern after her autistic son was ‘bullied’ at school

A MUM hopes that her autistic son’s education will get back on track after she claims he was “bullied” at his secondary school.

Joanne Robson’s son Liam, 11, started at Kepier, in Houghton, last month.

However, Mrs Robson, 39, wants her son to go to a special school which would suit his needs, with an assessment whether he can be moved due to take place next week. 

She claims Year 7 pupil Liam has faced abuse from other pupils at Kepier, including being punched, kicked and shoved as well as being called names.

After the half-term break, Liam is set to go to Kepier for two-and-a-half days each week, while he will spend the rest of the week at Barbara Priestman Academy, in Meadowside, which caters for pupils with disabilities and learning difficulties. 

Liam and his mum will have a meeting with education bosses to see if he can be given a statement, meaning that he needs to be taught at a special school. 

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