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Two mothers of teenagers with special educational needs (Send) say their children have been "left in limbo" by a local authority.
Kelly and Shelly both have teenagers with learning difficulties undertaking supported employment at Silver Linings' shop and café, in Ilminster, Somerset. The company also continues the teenagers' education and training through its scheme.
But without the teenagers receiving their personal educational funding, the teenagers could have to leave the scheme.
Somerset Council said Silver Linings is not currently registered for its internships as its "young people are in paid employment, which is different from an internship".