The Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and social care in England, has pledged to review the use of restraint, prolonged seclusion, and segregation for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health problems.
LDToday provide an overview of the review and responses here.
Thousands of children missing out on support for diagnosed special educational needs in England is a “national scandal”, Ofsted has said.
There are 2,060 children in 2018 who have education, health and care plans (EHCs) setting out their needs, but who receive no support at all.
Some parents said a child is only assessed when they are excluded.
Ofsted chief, Amanda Spielman, also raised the issue of children disappearing from education.
Two brothers on the autistic spectrum were looking for work when one had the idea of opening a comic shop. It turned out to be an inspired choice.
Workforce Development for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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The North West self advocates forum have agreed to host a national self advocacy convention. This will happen alongside the North West Self Advocacy conference that has happened for the last 15 years.
There are 40 extra places for self advocates from across England. Can you talk to other groups or people in your region about who might come?