His article in The Times was in response to the mockery of a 24-hourcounselling phoneline designed to help judges deal with emotionalstress. It is not, he says, as silly as it sounds.
His case is well made. But it is worth noting that the same week MiriamRosen, Ofsted's director of education, told reporters how a quarter ofcouncils were failing vulnerable children. She pointed to poorprovision, particularly for those with mental health needs. "There arelong waiting lists for mental health services: children are not gettingaccess to support when they need it."
Great that the judges have their counselling helpline, now perhapssomething for the children?
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