A MUM has accused a Wirral school of neglect in the way it handled an accident which left her son with "life-changing" injuries.
Carl Lees attends St Werburgh's Primary but has been off school for a week following the incident.
His mum Sarah says she will not be sending him back until "something is done to prevent anything like this happening again."
She also claims Carl has been the victim of schoolyard bullying on several occasions.
The ten-year-old from Tranmere has polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, a genetic disorder affecting the bones.
He attended the school on Monday, March 16 with a broken leg that resulted from the condition.
Sarah claims he was allowed into the playground unsupervised on the surface which was slippy as it it had been raining.
He had a fall and was rushed to Alder Hey Hospital for an operation to have a metal plate inserted between his right knee and hip.
X-ray shows repairs to Carl's leg following accident
Miss Lees accused the school of “neglect” and is not prepared to send Carl back as she does not feel it is a safe environment.
An investigation into the incident is underway.
The school has denied all allegations of neglect.
Carl Lees at Alder Hey Hospital after the accident. Picture taken by mum Sarah
Sarah, a supermarket assistant, told the Globe: "The school have handled the situation badly. My son's life has been ruined by this, his life might never be the same again.
"Carl believes he was the victim of bullying, because his legs were pulled out from beneath him.
"The break Carl had was, according to surgeon, the same as 'being hit by a car travelling at 30mph'. They are life-changing injuries.
"I don't want him to return to the school, because I don't trust the school to look after him.
"He loves the place, but I'm not sending him back until the situation is sorted. So, I'm going to have to arrange home tutoring."
Carl has been at home ever since and will need assessments three times a week at Alder Hey.
Carl Lees in hospital after operation. Picture taken by mum Sarah
Mum Sarah continued: "The school said it was my fault for sending him with a broken leg, but they have a duty of care to look after him when on the premises.
"There's no fairness in that at all."
Monique Stevenson, headteacher at St Werburgh's, told the Globe: "Our school has rigorous procedures and policies in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all our pupils, at all times.
"We are satisfied that the playground was safe at the time of the accident, and that the playtime in question was staffed above health and safety guidelines.
"There was an agreed healthcare plan in place to address Carl's condition, additionally, Carl's parents had given full permission for him to play outside.
"Immediately after the accident we investigated, and are satisfied that however unfortunate for Carl, this was an accident.
"We have been in touch with Carl's parents since the accident, and are working towards him returning to school. We are thinking of him, and hope he recovers quickly."
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