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Iona Young

Edinburgh boy who can't sit, walk, talk or eat is refused place at special school

A mum in Edinburgh has hit out at the council after her little boy's place at an additional support needs school was rejected due to the fact his attendance would "overstretch" staff .

Senga Ross, 32, and partner Remi Fee, 35, took extra care to look around Edinburgh's Additional Support Need schools before applying for their five-year-old son's place back in January.

Many didn't seem suitable for the youngster who cannot walk or talk but finally the parents found a school where they believed he could get the right support and thrive.

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