Mum claims disabled son is missing out on education due to 'lack of trained staff' at college
dailyrecord.co.ukA mother claims her disabled son is missing out of his education due to the college he attends not having properly "trained" staff.
Julie Potter-Tate claims the council don't have adequate support systems in place to allow her teenager to attend higher education, reports Derbyshire Live.Julie's son, Daniel Franklin, has a tracheostomy and autism, and, as a result of these conditions, has a legally-binding education health care plan (EHCP) in place.
The plan details the long-term goals for the 16-year-old, which include: accessing education; to be included in social activities at school; preparing for all aspects of adult life; and to develop the ability to live as independently as possible.Prior to enrolling at Portland College, Daniel had achieved those goals by attending primary and secondary school in Derbyshire.
However, during the pandemic, his mother says he couldn't attend classes due to being clinical vulnerable, and this is when he start to begin to lose out on his education.
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