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SEN court case is due to ‘shocking’ and ‘shameful’ austerity impact, say campaigners

By John Pring on 27th June 2019 Category: Education

SEN court case is due to ‘shocking’ and ‘shameful’ austerity impact, say campaigners
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Disabled campaigners have spoken outside the high court of the “shocking” and “shameful” impact of the government’s austerity policies on the education of disabled children, as they supported a high-profile legal action. Three families with disabled children are this week asking […]

UN debate will be reminder of true inclusive education

By John Pring on 6th February 2015 Category: Education, Human Rights, News Archive

UN debate will be reminder of true inclusive education
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A high-profile day of debate will be a chance to remind the United Nations – and the UK government – what disabled people mean by “inclusive education”, say campaigners. The UN’s committee on the rights of persons with disabilities (CRPD) has […]

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