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“Child Rights - Loss one, Impact on all” In 2006, the Committee on the Rights of the Child released a statement declaring that corporal punishment is a form of violence that should be banned in all contexts. The International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment on 30 April is an important, global moment to advocate for protecting children from violent forms of punishment - in all settings. Many countries have banned any type of corporal punishment, including spanking. Sweden became the first country to ban corporal punishment in 1979. Since then, other countries such as Germany, Japan and lasted country is Mauritius becomes 65th state that have made corporal punishments children illegal in all setting. Any Corporal Punishment violated Children’s Rights not just only physical or their rights to health, development, protection, education but also their mental and values as physical integrity, human dignity and freedom from torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. To Improve Outcomes to End Corporal Punishments for Children, we need “Public Policy” to banned the physical punishment of children in all contexts and settings together with running “National Parent Education and Campaign” around the topic. Throughout the implementation of Education and Campaign strategies, we need to addressing on the positive change as outcome of adult’s believe and social norm on this issue seriously. - A Itsaraporn 30.04.2024 - Credit Photo: Verywell / Nez Riaz

Working for the empowerment of children can be a challenging yet insightful experience. One demotivating observation in this journey is that children are often not treated as major stakeholders in discussions about child rights. They are frequently seen as subjects to be controlled and monitored, with little say in the approaches adopted towards them. I have encountered the argument that there's no need to educate children about their rights because they might misuse them. However, it's essential to critically analyze this assumption and weigh it on a scale of benefits and losses. There should be a free flow of education among children to teach them about rights and wrongs. Most importantly, we need to have faith in our children. If an institution refuses to educate children about their rights out of fear that they might start claiming them and taking action, then there is definitely a need to step back and reflect on our actions as an institution. #childrights #education #righttoeducation #children #UN #empowerment

"Schools work ­incredibly hard to support ­children, but they cannot be expected to address the full range of complex root causes that can often lead to disruptive behaviour in the classroom." Unions highlight the “desperate need” for greater investment in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support, both in schools and within communities. This article reports on how 200 lawyers in the UK have come together to challenge a wave of discriminatory exclusions. #InclusiveEducation #SEND #EducationalEquality #InvestInEducation #autismsupport

Rising exclusions: Addressing the education crisis for marginalised students The number of permanent exclusions in schools reached a record high of 9,400 in 2022-23, marking a 45% increase from the previous year. Once excluded, families often face significant challenges in appealing these decisions. Human rights barrister Ollie Persey acknowledges the pressures schools face in managing behaviour and supporting staff but emphasises that marginalised and disabled children should not lose access to education due to a lack of resources. This growing issue highlights the need for better support systems to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in education. Read: https://lnkd.in/gdqbArCC

To deny education to any child is to steal the future from all of us! Despite education being a fundamental right, over 250 million children are left behind. How can we bridge this gap and make education accessible for all? Let's discuss and find solutions together. #EducationalEquity #ChildRights #FutureOfEducation #EducationAccess #HumanRights #GlobalResponsibility #EducationForAll #HumanRights #SocialResponsibility Siddhi Jaiswal Sneha Jaiswal

📢 Important Reports Released by New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate 📢 Today, I want to highlight two critical reports released by Kelly Lamrock, Q.C., @New Brunswick's Child and Youth Advocate, which call for significant reforms in our education system: 1. A Policy of Giving Up: How New Brunswick Schools Illegally Stopped Educating Hundreds of Students and Why the Government Must Protect Vulnerable Children 🔹This report exposes how partial day school programs are unlawfully denying education to hundreds of students, disproportionately affecting children with disabilities and those from vulnerable backgrounds. It urges the government to take immediate action to protect the rights of these children and ensure they receive the education they deserve. 2. Legal Guidance Memorandum: The Rights of Students with Disabilities in the Context of Inclusive Education 🔹This memorandum provides a comprehensive guide on the rights of students with disabilities, emphasizing the legal obligation to provide inclusive education. It offers practical steps and policy recommendations to ensure that schools comply with their duty to accommodate and support all students effectively. These reports are a wake-up call for policymakers, educators, and advocates to address the systemic issues in our education system and uphold the rights of every student. I encourage everyone to read and share these important documents. - - - #InclusiveEducation #ChildAdvocacy

It's time to confront the harsh reality of funding cuts impacting children's play opportunities. The Play Gap Report by ESP PLAY Parks sheds light on the urgent need for action. Let's advocate for the importance of play in shaping a better future for all children. #theplaygroundexperts #playforall #mentalhealthawareness #childdevelopment

‘Continued demand’ in assessments for young people with special educational needs https://lnkd.in/evYYm674 #Reed[Educational_Psychology].

UK government data released this summer showed there were a record 9,400 permanent exclusions in 2022-23, up 45% from 6,500 in 2021-22. Government data released this summer showed there were a record 9,400 permanent exclusions in 2022-23, up 45% from 6,500 in 2021-22. Sam, who lives on a council estate with his Cameroonian mother and has been diagnosed with ADHD and autism, is among the most likely ­children in the country to be thrown out of school. Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), those on free school meals and black ­children are all significantly more likely to be permanently excluded. After a headteacher decides to permanently exclude a pupil, it must be reviewed by the school’s governing body, although experts say they tend to simply “rubber stamp” it. A parent who has got nowhere with the governing body can challenge it at an independent review panel but, without legal help, is unlikely to succeed. Now a group of 200 lawyers has come together to, as they put it, “put boots on the ground” in ­exclusion hearings. Interesting article below https://lnkd.in/eKu_jmG5 Will be interesting to see link between exclusions and those youths in the criminal justice system.

https://lnkd.in/eUG5sASg The article raises some valid points. Question- are schools adequately funded, trained and equipped to deal with the current challenges in SEND, social/emotional/social/behavioural issues? Why is teacher recruitment and retention down?