The parents of an 11-year-old who faced an hour-long walk to school have pulled him out of education - because they feared for his safety.
Brandon Hall had set out his choices for secondary school close to his home in Tameside, hoping he would attend Droylsden Academy like his older brother Dylan.
Instead, a letter came back telling him he would be attending Denton instead. The decision meant he faced an hour-long walk along some of Greater Manchester’s busiest roads just to get to school, according to his dad, James Hall. READ MORE: Salford's Adelphi Lads Club site could be turned into flats James believes this was a safety concern for his young son - who alternatively would also have to take multiple buses to reach class.
With James working in Manchester Royal Infirmary and Brandon’s mum Stacey working as a carer, they say they are often unable to take their son to school due to work commitments.
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