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Kate Lally

Katie Price praised for 'best thing she's ever done'

Katie Price's son Harvey's move from home to college has aired in a fly-on-the-wall documentary on BBC One.

Viewers were shown the preparation for Harvey, who needs around the clock care, to move into a flat in the grounds of the National Star College near Cheltenham to help him learn to live independently.

Katie gazed lovingly at her son, as he frolicked in a swimming pool in their back garden.

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Viewers also saw a video call between Katie and Harvey, and staff at his new college, and were introduced to a new friend for Harvey who would also be making the move.

Harvey - who Katie affectionately calls 'Pricicles' - said he was excited to go to National Star.

Mum-of-five Katie became emotional when she spoke about her son moving out.

She said: "It makes you realise how complex his needs are. It shows how many people he needs around him, medical team, carers, and that's what I've done for 19 years.

"Is it really gonna be taken out of my hands now? I won't believe it until he's gone."

Katie and Harvey Price on What Harvey Did Next (BBC)

But she is adamant it is the right thing.

In later scenes, she said: "There's no point him being at home with me, that's not fun for him for the rest of his life.

"I want him to meet friends, I want him to go the cinema, I want him to go bowling.

"I've done the best that I can and now he's got to go off and socialise, meet people, learn life skills for himself."

Those watching at home were quick to praise Katie.

Taking to Twitter, Jake Moyes said: "Katie Price seems to be a great mum and it must be so difficult"

Rosie12_1994 said: "Katie does a brilliant job with him she's a great mother"

Michelle W said: "Being a brilliant mum to that boy is the best thing you've ever done"

arvyj said: "She is going to dedicate her life to Harvey"

Suzy_H14 said: "You really can see the love and bond Harvey & Katie have"

Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next is available on BBC iPlayer

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