Discrimination against Parents in the Workplace
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As a parent or carer of a child with special educational needs or disabilities, you may face unique challenges in the workplace. Understanding your rights and protections under employment law is crucial.
The Equality Act 2010 provides a framework to prevent discrimination against individuals with protected characteristics. One important aspect of this legislation is associative discrimination, which can affect you as a parent or carer.
Seclusion and Isolation: Is it Breaking Fundamental Human Rights Laws?
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We hear, too often, about children being locked in rooms and told they ‘must stay’ in buildings as a form of control or punishment, many schools are now securing each door with magnetic locks so children can’t freely leave. But, we ask, how lawful is this practice?