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A mother whose son was physically restrained at a special school when he was just 11 is launching plans for a new law in his name.

Calum Morrison, now 23, has learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy.

His mother Beth said Calum was still traumatised more than a decade later by how he was treated at school.

She wants the current guidelines on physical restraint to become legally enforceable, with mandatory recording and reporting of all incidents.

Ms Morrison also wants compulsory training for all teachers and support staff in how to de-escalate difficult situations and understand children's needs so that physical restraint can be avoided.

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