Former Saturdays star Frankie Bridge has revealed the emotional struggle she faces over her 10-year-old son Carter's severe dyslexia. The 37-year-old singer broke down in tears on her YouTube vlog as she discussed the difficult decision of whether to send him to an expensive specialist school far from home.
Carter was diagnosed with dyslexia in 2025, and his condition has worsened since then. Frankie and her husband, former footballer Wayne Bridge, are now agonising over the best educational path for him as he prepares to start secondary school in September. The couple also have an older son, Parker, 12.
Frankie admitted she felt 'trapped' and unsure what was best for Carter after visiting a specialist dyslexic school. She explained that the assessor advised against moving him again due to his confidence being affected by multiple school changes. However, she was impressed by the school's approach, where every class is tailored to dyslexic students, aiming to build their confidence before returning to mainstream education.
The star acknowledged the logistical and financial strain of the specialist school, which is far away and 'really expensive'. She described the heartbreak of dropping Carter off at school in tears over his struggles with maths, his hardest subject. 'I just feel a bit worn down by it now,' she said, adding that she knows many parents face similar challenges.
Frankie compared Carter's experience to that of his older brother Parker, who received extra help when younger and now copes well at school. She expressed her anguish at having to keep pushing Carter, saying, 'He's just got so long left at school.'
