‘My son hasn’t been to school for three years and we refuse to send him’

A 13-year-old boy in Wales has not attended school for three years due to a dispute over his school placement. Bailee Davison’s parents want him to go to a specific school, but the council says he is outside the catchment area. Bailee’s mother believes he has specific needs that can only be met at this school. Despite being home-schooled, the family continues to appeal for Bailee’s admission to their preferred school. The council states that they have offered alternative school places which were declined. Bailee’s family is determined to have him attend the desired school despite living outside its catchment area.