Australia: Principal suspended after autistic boy locked inside cage by teachers

Submitted by Mastodon on Sat, 2015-04-25 04:41

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'The principal of a school in Canberra has been suspended after it was revealed that an autistic boy was locked in a metal cage.

It was announced yesterday an investigation was underway after it emerged a 10-year-old autistic bot was put in a 2m by 2m structure by his teachers at a Canberra school.

The cage was specifically designed for him to as a 'withdrawal space' while in class. 

The principal has been removed from the school and two teachers with expertise in disability education have been assigned to the school.

The structure was in place from March 10 to March 27, according to ACT Education Minister Joy Burch.

Shadow Education Minister Kate Ellis said the mistreatment of students with a disability was 'shocking and deeply disturbing'.'

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