'Failed, sidelined, and left to struggle': Somerset mother waits nearly two years for special needs support Friday, July 4, 2025 somerset send ehcp specialneeds dyslexia educationsupport assessment parents delays council A Somerset mother, Charlotte England, has been waiting nearly two years to secure the special needs support her child requires. Charlotte, 30, initially applied for a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) assessment … Read More
Children at Risk of Care Placement as Essential Residential Service in Bath Faces Closure Thursday, May 29, 2025 fossewayhouse autism residentialcare education bath northeastsomerset ehcp partnershiptrust councildecision vulnerablechildren Children with severe learning difficulties in Bath and North East Somerset face the possibility of entering the care system following the anticipated closure of Fosse Way House, a “life changing” residential … Read More
Closure of 'Outstanding' Residential Home for Vulnerable Children Sparks Accusations of Institutional Discrimination Tuesday, May 27, 2025 fosseway autism residentialcare ehcp ofsted partnershiptrust institutionaldiscrimination specialeducation localgovernment disability The impending closure of Fosse Way House, an “outstanding” residential facility for vulnerable children with autism in Westfield, has ignited fierce criticism and claims of institutional discrimination. For over twenty years, … Read More