School discriminated against student with ADHD and dyslexia

A school in Port Talbot, Wales, has issued an apology after a tribunal found it discriminated against a 15-year-old student named Kian Mills. Kian received over 250 punishments during his time at St Joseph's Catholic School, mainly due to his ADHD and dyslexia, which the school reportedly did not adequately consider. Kian's parents, Aldon and Julie Mills, chose to home educate him after he faced numerous detentions and exclusions for minor issues. Julie expressed her concern for her son's wellbeing, noting that Kian became unhappy and depressed at school. She said the system failed to support families like theirs. The tribunal judge criticized the school's behavior policies, stating that they disadvantaged Kian as a disabled student. The judge ordered the school to write an apology letter to Kian and a separate one to his mother, addressing the discrimination. Additionally, the school must improve its policies by updating its behavior and support frameworks by the end of March 2025. Staff training on neurodiversity and disability discrimination is also required by September 2025. Kian's educational records will reflect the tribunal's decision regarding his lack of support at school.