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Deprivation of liberty includes actions to restrict a person’s liberty or freedom of movement, whether or not that person resists. Some individuals will not offer any objection and may agree with, or even ask for, their movement to be restricted in this way. However, such actions may still amount to a “deprivation of liberty.” Monitoring […]
Read MoreI am aware that a number of local authorities and employers have been provided with misleading and inaccurate information concerning Team Teach training and techniques. It would appear that these individuals and companies are trying to raise anxiety amongst professionals and services in order to pursue a “profit before people first” agenda e.g. the banning […]
Read MoreThe Report of Sir Martin Narey’s independent review of children’s residential care includes key statements concerning risk, restriction and restraint the following quotations and page references below contain some of the more pertinent statements: “No child in care should be exposed to any more danger than that to which we would expose our own children. The Department […]
Read MoreThis guidance applies to all schools and is for: headteachers, teachers and education staff governing bodies, proprietors and management committees It sets out what schools and colleges must do to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18. The DfE have published the guidance dated 5 September 2016 […]
Read MoreKennedy (Appellant) v Cordia (Services) LLP (Respondent) (Scotland) [2016] UKSC 6 On appeal from [2014] CSIH 76 – 10 February 2016 It might have implications for schools and residential homes where staff are at risk from bites, blows and kicks from children and young people. This case involved a member of staff who slipped on […]
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