Expelled boy, 12, hasn't been to school for a year as family begs council for support

A 12-year-old boy is still looking for a school after being expelled one year ago.

Riley Roberts was handed several warnings and suspensions before being being kicked out of Haywood Academy in Burslem, Staffordshire due to "behavioural issues" in October 2021.

His mum, Katey Cowans, and stepdad Dan Walker have accused mainstream schools of "palming him off" ever since, and urged the local council to find a place for him.

Although medical tests show Riley does not have ADHD, the couple believes he needs more one-to-one support in lessons.

Dan, 31, told Stoke on Trent Live: "He was always wanting attention and pushing teachers to the limit. They couldn’t handle him.

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