Greg Smith: SEND reform must not remove protections for our most vulnerable children
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The test of SEND reform must not be how many specialist placements can be removed or how much money can be saved on paper. It must be whether children receive the education, protection and support they need to fulfil their…
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This report compiles statistics from data sources across the Criminal Justice System, to provide a combined perspective on the typical experiences of different sexes in England and Wales