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Conclusion 8

2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England Published 27 Aug 2026 Addressed to Ministry of Justice

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
Assessments of children’s needs must also effectively identify neurodivergence, and must lead to the provision of adequate support to meet the needs of neurodivergent children. (Recommendation, Paragraph 59)

From: Human Rights (Joint Committee), 2nd Report - Human Rights of Children in the Social Care System in England (HC 161), 27 August 2026

Government response

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