Government urges training drive to curb restraint of disabled children

Tristan Donovan
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Robust staff training plans are needed to reduce the use of restraint of under-18s who have learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs, draft government guidance has said.

The government wants staff in special schools, foster placements and children's homes to be trained in how to avoid the need for restraint. Illustration: Danny Allison
The government wants staff in special schools, foster placements and children's homes to be trained in how to avoid the need for restraint. Illustration: Danny Allison

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