HSE said they couldn't see an issue with her using her cane. There is, however, a potential H and S issue for her if she isn't allowed to use her cane.
From what I've seen of the story Mum has the media on her side and the school will not come out of this well.
Sharron
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kate Esser
Sent: 19 November 2015 05:14
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Subject: Re: Blind primary school pupil denied use of long cane
Have the HSE heard of the Equality Act? Mother should complain to Ofsted straight off.
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> On 19 Nov 2015, at 00:21, James Salisbury <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hi,
> I was wondering what the view on the list about the story of a 7 year old girl has been denied the use of a long cane due to "health and safety concerns" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-34844437
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> Thanks
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