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Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report

Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report
BBC News Friday 31 July 2026, 16:29 UTC 1 min read
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Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.

Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms.
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