The review into residential care for disabled children had been launched after “serious abuse” of children with disabilities was found at three South Yorkshire residential schools run by private provider Hesley Group.
Improved advocacy for children with complex communication needs is among pledges made, with ministers promising they will be better promoted, and access to advocacy specialists improved.
For the first time there will be a standard on providing “non-instructed advocacy support” to those who are unable to give a clear direction of their wishes.
In its response the government has accepted a recommendation made by the review that all children with disabilities and complex health needs in residential settings should have access to independently commissioned advocacy support.
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