‘Scarred for life’ – then banned from playgroup
“He was in a lot of pain and doctors said he would always have the scar above his right eye.”
Several days after the incident, she took Mason back to the playgroup. But later, when her lawyer sent a letter to the club committee, she was told Mason was no longer welcome.
She added: “He loves the place and has several friends there.”
A letter to Jayd from club chairwoman Laura Tennant informed her: “We voted unanimously that it would be inappropriate for your child to continue using the service until the legal action you have instigated has been concluded.”
The Care Inspectorate, the sector’s governing body, said it had no powers to force the club to take Mason back – but criticised the club in i ts findings. A report of its investigation states: “We found the child was not responsible for the situation. However, it is the child that is losing out on the opportunity to interact and associate with peers.”
The Care Inspectorate concluded: “To support an inclusive environment and promote positive relationships the service provider should ensure all users are treated equally and fairly at all times. The child had been treated unfairly.”
Jayd’s lawyer, Cameron Fyfe of Drummond Miller, said: “We’re making a claim to the club’s insurers for the injury Mason sustained, and are pleased the Care Inspectorate have upheld the family’s concerns.”
The club, run by a parent committee as a non- profit charity, confirmed Mason was injured while children were playing with a Quadro Play construction kit.
Forfar Out Of School Club manager Theresa Hill said the club may challenge the Care Inspectorate findings. She added: “We have received their report and will be responding.”
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