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When a pupil’s behaviour stems from an unmet need such as sensory processing differences, anxiety or trauma, labelling an incident as mere “defiance” without exploring the underlying cause runs counter to the purpose of a policy that exists to deliver fair, safe and inclusive discipline . So, how is that changed for SEND CYP?
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