Mum can't tell son with autism  schools are closed because of Covid lockdown

Hopes dashed for parents as Government do a U-turn on opening schools for students with special needs 

Joanne Murphy and her 15-year-old son Bob who has autism and learning difficulties.

A loving mum has told her son with autism that it's too cold to reopen schools because she knows the devastation the truth will cause.

Joanne Murphy said she was left in an impossible position with her 15-year-old son Bob who has autism and learning difficulties.  He has been counting down the days on the calendar to get back to class.