The call has been made in a national review following an investigation last year into “serious abuse” of children with disabilities and complex needs at three South Yorkshire residential special schools, Wheatley House, Wilsic Hall and Fullerton House, run by private provider Hesley Group.
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel’s review published this week is calling for an overhaul of support for children with disabilities across the residential system.
A requirement for councils and integrated care boards to jointly commission “safe, sufficient and appropriate provision” for children with disabilities is being called for and needs to be backed by statutory guidance from government.
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