THE Prime Minister faced some tricky questions from Uxbridge mother Anna Kennedy at a reception discussing education for children with special needs.

The Tesco Mum of the Year met Mr Cameron the day after collecting her award at a star-studded ceremony.

Mrs Kennedy, who set up a special needs school after her two autistic sons were turned away from mainstream education, has tirelessly campaigned for more help for families living with autism ever since.

She asked Mr Cameron: “Why does accessing services for simple education and care have to be a constant battle? It’s bad enough getting a diagnosis. It seems like you are almost being penalised.

“You’re saying that health, social services and education are going to be working together; I’ve seen no evidence of that. So what actions are you going to take?”

Mr Cameron said: “You are absolutely right.

“I think the process of getting the statement of special education needs have been much too difficult and it’s been very confrontational and also it hasn’t taken into account enough health needs and social needs, and that’s what this new reform should deliver.”