Tag #Residential School

How did the school's environment and policies contribute to the numerous allegations of physical and sexual abuse, and what role did Ofsted inspections play?

The allegations against Wings School Cumbria highlight systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable youth. The school's use of physical restraints as punishment, documented by Ofsted and former students, created an environment conducive to abuse. Cumbria Police's investigation, encompassing 143 allegations since 2011, underscores the widespread nature of the problem.