EDUCATION bosses could be forced to think again about the schooling needs of a Bromsgrove youngster who has cerebral palsy.

The case of Karis Lane, who also has Turner's Syndrome, has been going on for five years and was presented to the United Nations in New York last week.

Her mum, Karen, wants the ten-year-old educated at a residential school where she would receive a balance of education and medical input to meet her needs.

Worcestershire County Council refuses to pay for school fees, claiming her needs can be met at a local mainstream school.

After her case was relayed to UN members, including Prime Minister Tony Blair, human rights commissioner Mary Robinson called for an investigation. Karen hopes the implementation of the European Social Chapter and the Convention of Human Rights on October 2 will force the county into abiding by the laws.

She said: "The chapter has been implemented in most countries but not in England, which is behind.

"It will show the county council has not been acting by the chapter in how they have planned Karis's life.

"If I didn't think the county was wrong I would not have fought since 1995."

Karis is set to meet with barristers next week to try and take the county council to the High Court for alleged breach of duty.

A county council spokesman said: "The fact this challenge has been raised does not change our belief that taxpayers should not pay for private education when a mainstream school can meet Karis's special needs.

"She would have full access to the National Curriculum and three sessions of physiotherapy a week."