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Improve support for families with children with extra needs and train teachers

Closed 699 signatures

What the petition asks

Improving support means:
- better joint working between agencies (schools, NHS, police, social services and so on)
- training for teachers and social workers so that they understand children’s needs
- better provision of respite for carers, including more funding for respite
My son has a diagnosis of severe ADHD & conduct disorder.He has received no education since Jan & we've been on a child protection plan since Feb.He's extremely violent to me and his siblings.I've asked for help &support on many occasions from various sources & haven't received enough, my son is struggling as a result.This is a problem for many families & children across the UK.There is not enough knowledge on these conditions among professionals and so help and support cannot be given properly.

Timeline

4 Sep 2015 Petition opened for signatures
4 Mar 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 699
Status Closed
Opened 4 Sep 2015
Closed 4 Mar 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.