11-year-old Brandon Hall from Tameside faces safety concerns, leading to home-schooling after local schools fill up, and as violent crime rises.

Brandon Hall, an 11-year-old from Tameside, Greater Manchester, is being home-schooled due to safety concerns over his hour-long walk to Denton Community College, assigned instead of his preferred Droylsden Academy. His parents, unable to drive him, found local schools full. Despite appeals to authorities, including local MP Angela Rayner, they received no assistance. The family worries about Brandon's mental health and academic progress amid rising violent crime in the area.

September 11, 2024
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