A Kidderminster mum is "heartbroken" after her daughter was left unable to attend school following an operation. 

Joanne Tarnowski said her 14-year-old daughter, Ruth, has had to miss lessons at King Charles I School following a football injury three weeks ago which left her with a broken leg and no way of getting to school. 

Ruth, who is in year 9 and plays for Kidderminster Harriers Youth U15s girls, cannot put weight on her right foot for four to six weeks following the surgery with her mum being unable to drive. 

Despite keeping the school up to date with Ruth's operation and explaining the situation, Ms Tarnowski said the school have not helped find transport for her daughter or provided Ruth with any resources or school work for the lessons she has missed. 

Ms Tarnowski said: "Ruth broke her leg three weeks ago and was sent to a consultant who told us she needed an operation. I kept in touch with the school to let them know and rang them as soon as she was out about getting her back to lessons. 

Kidderminster Shuttle: Ruth can't walk after an operation on her leg Ruth can't walk after an operation on her leg (Image: Joanne Tarnowski)

"She can't walk or put any weight on her right foot and I can't drive, so the only option is to get her transport for school. Taxis would cost around £75 a week which we just can't afford so I went to the school to ask for help.

"I keep phoning them and whilst the receptionists have been really helpful in passing on messages, I can't seem to talk to anyone higher up at the school. They aren't helping and when I spoke to the school again today, they've now said they can't offer us anything. 

"Ruth is really struggling and missing her friends. She can't get to school and nobody has even sent out any resources or work for her to do. It can't be left like this for another eight weeks whilst she recovers." 

Ruth's leg is expected to take two to four months to heal with the young footballer devastated at being unable to play for her team. 

Her mum said the absence from school had started to take a toll on Ruth's mental health and it has been difficult seeing her daughter so upset. 

Kidderminster Shuttle: Ruth wants to get back to school Ruth wants to get back to school (Image: Joanne Tarnowski)

Ms Tarnowski said: "It's heartbreaking for me to see Ruth like this. Not only is she unable to play the sport she loves with her friends but now going to school has also been taken away from her. 

"I understand if the school can't provide transport themselves, but I would have thought they could at least signpost me to an organisation that could help or some funding to help pay for the taxis. 

"We live about a mile from the school and Ruth just can't walk it without risking any more damage to her leg. She already lost important education time during Covid so to be this isolated again is just awful. I want to be able to help her but the school are offering no support." 

In response to the situation, a spokesperson for King Charles I School said: "We are aware of this issue and are in regular contact with the family.

"We do not feel it would be appropriate to share personal details regarding this matter with the press or general public."