School children are being punished for speech delay

The strict behaviour policies means children who can't follow the explanation of complex and unnecessary rules are constantly being punished.

Speech delays in children, an illustration by Jenna Cox for The Lead

For eight years, Lauren dedicated her life to shaping young lives as a teacher working in inner-city schools in the East Midlands. As well as classroom teaching, she also specialised as a special needs coordinator, supporting neurodiverse and learning disabled children to thrive alongsi…