Family Faces Fines After Removing Bullied Teen From School
A Merseyside father is facing the threat of fines from his local council after withdrawing his 13-year-old son from school due to what he describes as persistent bullying and racial harassment that left the teenager requiring hospital treatment.
Karol Krysinski from Bootle claims his son Wojciech Krysinski was hounded out of Maricourt Catholic High School in Maghull after suffering a series of what the family calls "unprovoked" hate crimes and racial harassment incidents.
Medical Warning About Mental Health Risk
The situation reached a critical point when a medical professional examined Wojciech and determined that his school environment "poses a serious risk to his mental health." The doctor explicitly recommended seeking alternative education arrangements for the Year 8 student.
This medical guidance came after several disturbing incidents, including one on Monday, November 3 that resulted in Wojciech being rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital with a facial injury. He received subsequent outpatient care at the hospital on November 6.
The father's concerns intensified after he discovered what he described as "horrifying videos" on his son's mobile phone showing the teenager being "abused, threatened, and blackmailed" by other pupils.
Council Threatens Fines Despite Medical Evidence
Despite providing the school and Sefton Council with a doctor's letter dated November 7 explicitly stating the school environment endangered his son's mental health, Mr Krysinski now faces potential fines for his son's absence.
"They threatened us with fines for Wojciech's absence, despite our GP's opinion clearly stating that the child should not return to school," the frustrated father explained. "He doesn't want to go to school."
The family is currently in the process of transferring Wojciech to another educational institution but finds themselves caught between protecting their son's wellbeing and complying with attendance regulations.
School and Council Response
Maricourt Catholic High School has maintained that student safety is their "priority" and that they have "robust" behaviour policies in place. Headteacher Tracy Hatton stated she is "wholly confident in our school's position as a welcoming, safe and respectful environment for all pupils."
The school has welcomed the family's call for a full police investigation, stating they would "warmly welcome" such an enquiry to reaffirm their position on the matter.
A spokesperson for Sefton Council explained their standard procedure: "When any child has been absent from school for an extended period and has not been seen, a school will then need to refer the matter to the local authority. At this stage a welfare check is carried out to ensure a child's safety and wellbeing."
Merseyside Police have confirmed they are examining the case following reports of hate crime and assault involving a pupil at the Maghull school. The investigation reference is 25000902074.
The case highlights the difficult balance between enforcing school attendance policies and responding appropriately to genuine safeguarding concerns affecting children's mental health and physical safety.
