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<p>Information on children in custody with special educational needs is collected
on entry into custody by Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) and submitted to the Youth Custody
Service (YCS) to inform placement decisions. Comprehensive screening and assessment
is conducted for all Children and Young People across the youth justice system, allowing
for early identification of needs and requirements to support their care. An initial
assessment is made before the first night in custody to assess any immediate needs
or requirements, this is then followed by further physical and mental health assessments.</p><p>
</p><p>Of those children entering custody during 2018/19, 30% were assessed as having
special educational needs or disabilities. The data presented should be considered
as an indication of the needs and risks of young people as they enter the secure estate,
rather than formal clinical assessment. Further assessment of the educational needs
of all children continues on induction using a screening tool, and throughout their
time in custody.</p>
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