Frankie Bridge has been left emotionally torn as she faces an agonizing dilemma regarding her son Carter’s dyslexia. The 10-year-old’s condition has worsened dramatically, and Frankie is now questioning whether to send him to a specialist school—one that is expensive and located far away from home.
In a raw and emotional update, Frankie, 37, shared her heartbreak in her latest YouTube vlog, where she revealed Carter’s struggles with dyslexia have deepened. Despite Carter’s current school offering support, Frankie feels that a specialist school might be the key to helping him thrive—though the logistics and financial cost are weighing heavily on her.
“I feel trapped,” Frankie admitted, fighting back tears as she recalled dropping Carter off at school. “I just don’t know what the right thing is for him anymore. He cries about school every day.” Carter’s biggest challenge is maths, and his repeated struggles are taking a toll on his confidence. “It’s heartbreaking to watch,” Frankie said, “he just wants to be able to fit in, but it’s been so hard for him.”
The specialist dyslexic school she visited offers a tailored curriculum that could be ideal for Carter’s needs, but it comes with a hefty price tag—between £15,000 and £40,000 a year for a day place. “It’s far away, and it’s really expensive,” Frankie said. “But if it helps him gain the confidence he needs, I just feel like we have to consider it.”
Despite her initial reservations, Frankie was impressed by the school’s supportive environment, where every class is designed to teach dyslexic children in a way that works for them. “It’s the right place for him, but the reality is it’s a huge upheaval for all of us,” she added. “I just don’t know if it’s realistic for our family.”
Her concern is not only about the distance and the cost, but also the potential for Carter to become overly reliant on specialist teaching methods, making the transition back to mainstream school more difficult.
As she continues to wrestle with her decision, Frankie confessed that she feels deeply helpless, and it “breaks my heart” to see her son suffer. “Carter has had to move schools so many times. He’s lost so much confidence. I just want to give him the best chance at success, but I don’t know what the best thing for him is anymore.”
In the midst of her struggles, Frankie expressed a deep sense of guilt, especially when comparing Carter’s experience to that of his older brother Parker, who has thrived at school with extra help. “Parker is solid now, he works hard and gets on with it. But with Carter, it’s just so different. I can see how hard it is for him.”
Frankie’s emotional journey reflects the heartbreak of many parents grappling with the education system’s inability to support children with learning difficulties in a meaningful way. Carter’s journey with dyslexia has been a long one, and Frankie’s determination to find the best solution for her son is clear. But with so many challenges ahead, one thing is for sure—Frankie’s love for her son is unwavering, and she will continue fighting for him every step of the way.
