The guide, produced by the Howard League for Penal Reform and Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA), highlights that more than two-thirds of children in custody have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
It adds that “these needs – which can include learning difficulties, speech, language and communication difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health problems – are often mislabelled, unrecognised and unmet.
“Many children in custody who require the additional support of an education, health and care plan (EHCP) do not have one. When plans are made, often they are of poor quality and specify support that is not provided.”
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