the father of a 14 year old girl, has appeared in court to get his local council to pay £2,500 per year for his daughter's tuition in an independent school, because of her high IQ and exceptional scientific and mathematical mind.
the defence argues that this case should be treated as a 'disability' case and so local authority help should be provided.
the case failed to get the desired verdict (due to delays in hearing the case) and its expected the father will resubmit the claim.
source BBC news
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3563923.stm
so should the council foot the bill ?