Michael has Asperger's syndrome

Education officials claim Michael Wloch is a danger to himself and classmates at St Stephens Catholic Primary School, in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

But his parents insist the decision will damage their son's health and education.

Mother Wendy Wloch told BBC Look North that Michael had been failed by the teachers at his school.

I feel let down by the school and the system Wendy Wloch

She said: "Michael struggles an awful lot with structure and routine and needs school to be very strict.

"The teachers haven't coped at all and have not put the right strategies in place so Michael has really struggled.

"What I want to see is my son given the appropriate support so that he will improve and become more confident.

"I feel let down by the school and the system."

'Eccentric' behaviour

Michael has Asperger's syndrome autism which often manifests in "eccentric" behaviour.

Children with the condition may lack social skills and can become obsessed with complex topics.

There are estimated to be in the region of 30,000 UK children currently diagnosed as Asperger's sufferers.

In a statement North Yorkshire County Council said: "We are working in partnership with the school and parents to meet the needs of the child in this individual case.

"The aim is to ensure the child is reintegrated into school successfully.

"While a child is out of school we will provide tuition."