'We will go to court if our son is moved'

The parents of Alexander Castillejo have vowed to take Wandsworth council to court if necessary to ensure their five-yearold son's needs are met.

Carlos Castillejo and his partner Debbie Flower say if The Vines closes there will be no schools with the same resources or expertise.

Alexander, who was born prematurely, has cerebral palsy, dyspraxia and dysarthria, which makes speech difficult.

Mr Castillejo said The Vines was "a godsend" as it had facilities for primary age children with physical disabilities and emotional and behavioural problems.

He added: "The council say they can go back to mainstream schools and they will get support - but they won't."

Mr Castillejo said many of the children could end up being expelled from mainstream schools which do not have the skills, the facilities or the will to integrate the new pupils successfully.