FED-UP parents of children at a local school have hit out at the way their kids are being treated at the school.

The group of Netherwood Academy parents have rallied together to share their stories about their concerns around the way the school is run.

Concerns range from the way their complaints are dealt with to the alleged attitude of staff members towards both pupils and their parents.

Micky Free, one of the parents angry with the way the school is run, said: “None of the parents complaints have been dealt with and most parents have been banned from entering the school.

“Complaints to Ofsted, the Department of Education and LADO have been filed but not much can be done as it is classed as an academy.

“One mother has ongoing complaints about the was in which her daughters have been singled out by one of the teachers where she has recordings of her children being spoken down to and threatened.

“All complaints to the principal about the teacher have been brushed off and ignored. She now has outside agents looking in to the matter.”

Other parents have spoken about how the school has been ‘discriminating’ against their children and not providing the additional support they need.

A large portion of complaints are regarding the school’s policy on SEND children, and there alleged lack of support for the pupils who need it.

Alleged incidents of children being kept in isolation and not allowed to go on their breaks have also been reported to the school.

A spokesperson for Astrea Academy Trust told the Chronicle: “We are proud of the journey that Netherwood Academy has been on over the past five years, which has seen the academy receive its first ever rating of ‘good’ from Ofsted inspectors in March last year.

“The academy has seen significant improvements, including an enhanced curriculum and supporting improved teaching.

“The academy has also been pleased to contribute positively to the local community, for example by encouraging students to collect donations for the local foodbank and to write and send Christmas cards to care home residents.

“Parents, schools and local authorities across the country face significant challenges with SEND and we are committed to working with parents to face these together.

“We encourage parents to contact the school directly with any concerns so that they can be resolved as quickly as possible."