Social workers at West Sussex County Council had become concerned about the health of the children who are described in family court documents as “severely overweight”.
Concerns were also raised around the impact of their weight on their self-confidence and social relationships.
District Judge Ellis sitting in the family court heard that the children had been bullied at school and had “low self-esteem”.
Self-care was also concern with the children found to have dirty nails. Body odour and tangled hair were also noted as concerns.
“Every effort had been made by the Local Authority to encourage regular washing and teeth-brushing but to no avail,” found Ellis.
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