{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62a1ef34b8869b00136ff611/62c334be09d2ba001262118f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"School exclusions: their impact, and what we can do about it ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62a1ef34b8869b00136ff611/1654857576737-158e2e799de30d3e360eca6717256754.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Being excluded can have big consequences for a child or young person. In this episode, we hear about the impact exclusions can have. We get clear on what the rights of the child are and how parents can advocate for their children. We talk to parents whose children have been affected by exclusion, and Sandra Harrison, advocate and educationist.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Useful links</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sandra leads <a href=\"https://sancarl.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">San Carl Ltd</a>, a consultancy which aims to support and give guidance on Special Educational Needs and Disability as well as Autism, working with both parents and education institutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Natasha mentions these organisations, which she found helpful:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Coram Children's Legal Centre</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.theblackchildagenda.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Black Childs Agenda</a></li><li>The <a href=\"https://schoolexclusionproject.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">School Exclusions Project</a>, run by Matrix Barristers Chambers</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Each local authority is required to have a SENDIAS service, who provide information, advice and support for families of SEND children. Find your local council's <a href=\"https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/what-we-do-0/networks/information-advice-and-support-services-network/find-your-local-ias-service\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://sendiasscamden.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Camden Sendias</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/send/islingtonsend/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Islingtons Sendias</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://justforkidslaw.org/what-we-do/supporting-young-people/youth-projects-0/school-exclusion-project\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Just for kids law</a> also provide direct legal support for young people in London.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Our partners:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/content/londons-violence-reduction-unit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit</a>, Islington and Camden Councils, Public Health</p><p><a href=\"https://www.theparenthouse.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Parent House&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://crux.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Crux</a> (mediation and conflict resolution services)&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Transcript available at crux/org.uk/podcasts</p>","author_name":"Uniting Against Violence"}