Call for reform of system treating children with SEN as mental health inpatients

Joanne Parkes
Monday, May 20, 2019

Too many children with learning disabilities and autism are unnecessarily being treated in mental health hospitals - according to a report published today by the Children's Commissioner for England.

Moving school, care placement and social worker can harm looked-after children's prospects, says Anne Longfield. Image: Alex Deverill
Moving school, care placement and social worker can harm looked-after children's prospects, says Anne Longfield. Image: Alex Deverill

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