I never imagined I would be in this position—fighting for justice for my child and seeking your help to do it.

Two years ago, a teacher assaulted my six-year-old child and stalked me for seven months. Despite the severity of what we endured, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has now dropped the charges against the teacher, citing a clause that allows school staff to "restrain or manhandle" children to maintain control. But according to the witnessing staff, my vulnerable child wasn’t misbehaving. He was sat with his friends, eating his lunch. There was no justification. And yet, the system has failed us.

The headteacher was arrested, not only for assaulting my child and stalking us, but a string of assaults on multiple other vulnerable children with learning difficulties culminating in a proposed charge of Child Cruelty/Assault by beating, and the Child Abuse Investigation Unit did all they could to advocate for my little boy. After 18 months of back-and-forth between themselves and CPS, the case has been dropped due to loop holes in the legal system, and now the Local Authority is walking away from its responsibility to protect children and families like mine. I cannot let this go unanswered.

My only option left is to take legal action against them—but I need your help.

I must raise £10,500 to cover court fees and legal costs to hold the Local Authority accountable for allowing this to happen. I cant do this alone. This isn't just about my child; it's about setting a precedent so no other family has to go through this nightmare.

If you can contribute, no matter how small, you’ll be helping me fight for justice—not just for my child, but for all children who deserve to be safe at school. If you can’t donate, please share this appeal. Every bit of support makes a difference.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Please note, due to the legal system complexities, the institutional stalking which occurred and my child being a minor and having recognised learning difficulties and disability, I have not disclosed personal details to avoid risking the validity of the case and maintain confidentiality and dignity for my son. Please also note, that there is no rule in the school that children must eat in silence. The school continue to allow children to chat during their lunches and there is no such rule that my child was breaking, let alone one to justify 'assault by beating'. Thank you for your understanding.