A Midlothian dad says his daughter who lives with additional support needs is being 'failed' by the schools system.

Norrie O’Malley, 50, from Penicuik, claims daughter Emily O’Malley, 15, was told her high school could no longer support her during S5 and S6, meaning she had to leave Beeslack High School to attend college.

The gardener, who raises Emily alongside his wife Yvonne, says their daughter was diagnosed with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and intellectual disabilities. Her intellectual disability was only picked up 18 months ago, with educators and health professionals discovering she has matured at the mental age of eight to 11.

Emily began exhibiting symptoms for dyslexia, ADHD and autism during Primary 2 but it took until Primary 7 for a formal diagnosis to be given by CAHMS. Sa

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