Solihull school examination for allegations of the bullying of teachers

An Academy Trust starts an independent examination at a Solihull school for children with additional needs after the BBC contacted it for “bullying from teachers”.

The Heights Academy in Smiths Wood was opened in September 2023 and promised a “unique educational approach” that are tailored to students who are autistic or have mental needs.

But some parents have taken care of the culture of the school, with a boss accused of “wrongly announcing a dream”.

The Forward Education Trust, who heads the school, said that the concerns were aware that special education and disabilities (send) are intended and would commission a “thorough and transparent” examination.

A mother, Amy, told the BBC that after only one year she took her son Cooper, who is autistic and has dypraxia and fear.

She claimed that the 12-year-old had been “relentlessly targeted” by a teacher for several months and claimed that the case had not been investigated by trust bosses.

When asked whether the allegations of the bullying were included in the investigation by teachers, the Trust said that it was “inappropriately” to comment on.

Amy, a full -time supervisor with a degree in education, said her son has been no training since October 2024.

“We went to open evenings and made our Due Diligence,” said Amy.

“I want you to understand the damage you have done to my child.

“The school is a place where children feel safe, thrive and create memories and do not come home to go home to go the next day.”

The BBC understands that a WhatsApp group has been set up with more than a dozen affected parents.

The Hazel Dawkins work council said that she personally spoke to the parents of seven different children.

The concerns they raise include demands from employees who show “bullying” preliminary people, children who are isolated because they become emotional and at least one case of a student who escapes.

“Some of the parents mentioned that teachers simply don't know how to deal with [a child] have a breakdown, “said Dawkins.

“A room should be available for you to calm down, calm down and go back to the lesson.

Simon Dilkes, Chief Executive Officer of the Forward Education Trust, insisted that the bosses were obliged to ensure the security and well -being of the students.

He said that the former CEO of a special schools would be appointed to examine the symptoms with an investigation on Monday, March 3.

“As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we will initiate an independent examination in order to completely evaluate these concerns,” said Dilkes.

“As soon as we have agreed some details, a more complete schedule of interested parties can be recommended.”

Solihull Council said: “We are concerned about some parents of children who visit the Heights Academy are aware of concerns.

“It is the responsibility of the Multi-Academy Trust to examine these concerns, and we have requested the certainty of trust that this is on the train and, if necessary, will work closely with them.”