Bethany’s Dad Has Important News

A Light at the end of a Nasty House of Horrors – please read!

Bethany’s story came to light a week or so ago. Whilst many of us in the SEN world are sickened and shocked – at the same time, we are not surprised. I have the privilege of having her Dad’s permission to share his update. We are all familiar with the concept of ‘meetings about me without me‘… well below is a spectacular version. Read on for a happier ending than usual.

For those who would like an update: Beth is locked in a seclusion cell with (10′ x 12’) with one door and no window. She is 17. She has been in seclusion for 21 months. Until recently she has a pen in her arm but I understand that a media outcry at least resulted in this being addressed. She is fed through a hatch. Just a snapshot of issues can be demonstrated by these 4 tweets:

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