Deaths of children with special needs in Kent raise concerns over school closures

Exclusive: five children have killed themselves in three months, council chief revealsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFive children with special educational needs have killed themselves in the space of three months in Kent, a council chief has revealed in a warning over the impact of school closures on pupils.Sarah Hammond, the director of integrated children’s services in Kent and Medway, said two or three child suicides would ordinarily be expected over 12 months. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/jul/13/deaths-special-needs-children-kent-raise-concerns-over-school-closures #special_educational_needs #mental_health #children #coronavirus_outbreak #kent #uk_news #schools #health #education #society