Casey in danger of falling through cracks in system

LISA Naughton has been courageous in her battle to secure a school place for her son, Casey.

Just like every other child in the country he has a legal entitlement to an education, but almost two dozen schools in a wide radius have found reason to refuse him entry.

Many are justifiably concerned that they may be incapable of dealing with his needs, particularly his behaviour which is associated with his Asperger’s syndrome. As she puts it, he is in danger of falling through the cracks of an education system still not equipped to meet the needs of all children with special requirements.