5-year-old autistic boy asked to leave Sheffield trampoline park over bite
A five-year-old child with autism and severe communication difficulties was required to leave AirHop Sheffield after biting a member of staff during a visit. The employee sustained an injury serious enough to warrant hospital treatment, leading the facility to invoke its stated zero-tolerance protocol for incidents involving staff harm.
The child's parent has expressed concern that the venue failed to implement suitable accommodations despite notifying staff of the child's condition and special needs when arriving. She questioned whether staff received adequate training, whether a formal disability support policy exists, and what specific circumstances preceded the incident, while acknowledging that the child's departure was justified.
- A non-verbal autistic 5-year-old was asked to leave a Sheffield trampoline park after biting staff, who required hospital treatment.
- The child's mother questions whether the facility provided adequate accommodations for his special educational needs despite being informed beforehand.
- The company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for staff safety; the mother seeks understanding of what triggered the incident and what SEND support policies exist.