Police probe assault claims at residential school

Police are investigating allegations of assault at a residential home on a school site for children with special educational needs.

Lincolnshire Police said the investigation related to some residents of Acacia Hall, in Friesthorpe.

An Ofsted spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we have suspended the registration of Acacia Hall, and we are working closely with other agencies."

The BBC has contacted the Kisimul Group, which runs the facility, for comment.

Kisimul School Lincolnshire operates over two sites - with one at Swinderby, between Lincoln and Newark, and another at Acacia Hall, which is about ten miles north of Lincoln.

According to the group's website, Acacia Hall provides an integrated residential education and care package for young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, aged between 14 and 20.

In a statement, police said: "Our inquiries are ongoing, and we continue to work with the local authorities and the school as part of our investigation."

Meanwhile, Tara Jones, assistant director for children's safeguarding at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "We're aware of Ofsted's decision to suspend the registration of Acacia Hall, and we're supporting Lincolnshire Police with their investigation into the concerns connected to the home.

"We're unable to comment further at this time as this remains a live investigation."

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