School bullies

My 7 year old son goes to an all boys school. He’s high functioning autistic and up to now we’ve had few issues at school. He doesn’t have any firm friend but he’s ok. 
but since year 3 started 4 children are now being physical and verbally bullying to him. He’s then lashing out and pushing and hitting back. This is happening most days. 
I have a meeting with the school tomorrow. I know he’s doing it because he’s feeling threatened. The school say they can’t separate them in the playground. What else can I ask them to do to help him feel safe at school and prevent these outbursts?

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  • Why can't they separate them?  I'd want to know what they are doing about these lads.  Bullies generally have their own problems, but what are they doing to make sure they understand that picking on other kids is not acceptable.  The teachers need to be watching this in the playground and your lad needs a safe space to go to.

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  • Why can't they separate them?  I'd want to know what they are doing about these lads.  Bullies generally have their own problems, but what are they doing to make sure they understand that picking on other kids is not acceptable.  The teachers need to be watching this in the playground and your lad needs a safe space to go to.

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