'My boy could be left trapped at home with no way of getting to school - I'm terrified'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA mum fears her disabled son will be left without an education with no way of getting to school. Charlie Andrews was born with spina bifida, meaning he is paralysed from the waist down and relies on accessible bus to take him to his school.
But the special service which transported him to school was terminated earlier this year due to a national driver shortage - leaving him unable to attend classes properly for weeks.
Charlie’s mum, Stacey Andrews, says problems with his transport started at the beginning of the school year in September 2022. READ MORE: 'The beautician's advice was complete BS.
I learned that the hard way' READ MORE: ‘I’ve saved £26k buying everything for my kids second hand - including nappies’ Driver sickness meant the eight-year-old's special vehicle frequently failed to show up, often seeing him attend lessons just two times a week.
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