His school decided to do a risk assessment. Very sensible. Theyconsulted with staff and governors.
Then it went pear-shaped. His parents were told that Rupert was beingkicked out of school. But he could stay if they paid for a full-timecarer.
It took the powers of the Disability Discrimination Act to right thisinjustice. Rupert is said to be happy in a new school. He has receivedan apology and a promise that the school will review its procedures.
Even so, the press release from the Disability Rights Commission isenough to make the blood boil. Rupert's father Peter Knell said: "Whatmade us angry was the shameful way in which Rupert was excluded, with notime to say goodbye to his friends."
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