THERE HAS been a happy ending to the sad predicament of five-year-old nut allergy boy, Aaron Slater, of Burnley, who was denied a place in school because of his condition.

As we pointed out last month, when his mother's struggle over being denied a year's education and a normal childhood was still tied up in red tape, what was needed was common sense and humanity.

The problem was that if Aaron had a potentially-lethal allergy attack after being given nuts or anything made from them, he would need an instant adrenaline injection.

But, because his mother lacked transport to be instantly on call to administer the antidote, teachers would be required to do it instead, yet they baulked because of the threat of a lawsuit if anything went amiss.

Now, in line with our suggestion, and with this newspaper's actual intervention, a protocol, like that prevailing in similar cases elsewhere, has been agreed with the authorities that would let teachers give Aaron a life-saving jab - and gives the lad a place in class at last.

Aaron cannot wait for the big day. And his mum is delighted.

So are we - and grateful, too, that common sense and humanity has prevailed.

Our thanks to all those who were happy to listen.

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