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special school

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noun

  1. a school for children who are unable to benefit from ordinary schooling because they have learning or physical disabilities, etc

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But the EA has now said that following engagement with their organisation and the Departments of Health and the Department of Education "nursing support will be made available at each special school summer scheme site".

From BBC

In a statement, the EA said: "This represents a workable solution that will enable special school summer schemes to be held this year."

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"The overriding priority of everyone concerned remains the safety and well-being of children and young people, and EA will continue to work with special school principals to urgently prioritise planning for the summer schemes," they added.

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The teenager, who had been diagnosed with autism and previously attended a special school, was immersed in online "incel" culture - referring to mostly men who consider themselves "involuntarily celibate" due to social or physical handicaps.

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"There will always be some pupils whose needs are so great that they require support in a special school, and it's crucial the government's plans ensure all children get the support they need at the right time in the right setting," Paul Whiteman, general secretary of the union, said.

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