My autistic child was restrained at school and left covered in faeces

My child had been violated, not supported (Picture: Getty Images)

The school’s number flashed up on my phone. I paused, took a breath, and answered.

‘Good afternoon, letting you know that your son has been defiant today and placed in isolation because he didn’t want to put his shoes on after soft play.

‘During this time, he soiled himself and smeared it everywhere. We wheeled him in a trolley to the showers and scrubbed him down. He was very upset and angry and had to be restrained...