Publications · Human rights and justice, Prisons, Young People
Education inside penal detention for children in England
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Published: 2025
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Pages: 29
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Publisher: The Howard League for Penal Reform
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Education inside penal detention for children in England Special educational needs: Statutory entitlements in the community and the penal custodial estate for under-18sThis joint guide, produced by the Howard League and Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA), is the only resource of its kind that explains the legal rights and entitlements of children with special educational needs (SEN) in custody.
Originally published in 2022, the guide has been updated to reflect changes in the youth justice landscape. It provides an overview of the current education provision available for children with SEN in custody, and outlines the stark disparities between the legal entitlements of children in detention and those of their peers in the community.
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