PCC warns SEND reform could put children at risk

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 12:12 · Archive

Police and crime commissioners warn that special educational needs and disabilities children face criminal exploitation risks.

Police and crime commissioners have warned that children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) face increased criminal exploitation risks during ongoing reforms to the system. Tim Passmore, the Suffolk police and crime commissioner, is among those raising concerns about the vulnerability of these children.

The commissioners are calling on ministers to treat children's safety as a public safety priority as SEND reforms progress. They are urging the government to ensure that protecting children from criminal exploitation is central to any changes made to the system.

How it is being reported

• Suffolk PCC Tim Passmore warns SEND reform could put children at riskIpswich Star · 4 Oct, 11:30
• Suffolk PCC Tim Passmore warns SEND reform could put children at riskEast Anglian Daily Times · 4 Oct, 11:30

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