This 14-year-old from Carpenders Park has thrown chairs at teachers, assaulted caretakers, been excluded from three schools, and has a complex mental health history.

His mother Nicola is desperately disappointed with the education authorities, after her son, Lewis has had to stay at home for six months without a “suitable” school to go to.

Nicola, of Harrow Way, said: “Every single day counts to me, to the authorities it is just a piece of paper, but to me it is my son.

“His behaviour can be horrendous and it puts a strain on family life, but all we want is for Lewis to get the order and stability in his life with a school that will meet his needs.

“I desperately want him to succeed and grow into a happy, healthy, responsible adult.”

Lewis suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessional Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

He was diagnosed with OCD and ODD two years ago, but in the meantime had been expelled from St Joan of Arc Catholic School in Rickmansworth, for assaulting a teacher.

He lasted a week at Boxmoor House Special School in Hemel Hempstead, before assaulting a caretaker.

Lewis was then sent to Chessbrook Education Support Centre, in Tolpits Lane, Watford, but was later expelled.

Nicola said: “I have found a school that will suit his complex needs, but it costs £40,000 a year. The authorities will not pay for it because it is outside the county.

“It seems to all be going round in circles. They are just passing the buck where Lewis is concerned, I am absolutely disgusted.”

Nicola has emailed the Secretary of State for Education as a last-ditch attempt to help her son.

She explained it is not just education or behaviour management Lewis requires, because she can provide him with that, it is a whole holistic package.

Lewis said: “It is really boring being at home. I should be at school, and this time I will be good because I miss it so much.

“I realise the last two years have been a waste and I am willing to try.”

Nicola added: “There has been a complete failure to help. The Department for Children, Schools and Families thought it was a family problem, but I have a 17-year-old son, who is fine.

“They do not listen to parents, if they had listened to me years ago, Lewis may not be in the situation he is in now.

“I really need someone to take action and help Lewis before he misses out on all his education and is left with no hope for the future.”

Pam Meade, representative for Hertfordshire County Council, said: “We are working closely with the family.

“Lewis is in the process of having his statement finalised and we are looking at specialist alternative provision to meet his particular needs.

“In the meantime he has been offered some home tutoring.”