Ombudsman for Children ‘deeply concerned’ about lack of independent monitoring and inspection of practice in new guidance
Much stronger child protection safeguards are needed in schools over the use of restraint against pupils, the Ombudsman for Children has warned.The guidelines state that schools may no longer use seclusion. In addition, physical restraint is no longer permitted except in a “crisis” situation where there is a risk to the student or others.
In addition, two disability organisations – autism charity AsIAm and Inclusion Ireland, the national association for people with intellectual disabilities – have criticised aspect of the new guidance. AsIAm’s chief executive Adam Harris called on the next government to initiate a full independent review to update the guidelines in line with national and international best practice.
“These guidelines have been drawn up following extensive public consultation. They have been trialed in a number of special schools over the past year to ensure they provide maximum support for both students and staff when implemented nationally,” she said. In addition, it must be documented and reported to the National Council for Special Education, which will collate quarterly reports on the extent of the practice being deployed.
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