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Hi, my name is Sapna Ramnani and I have been an Independent Documentary Filmmaker since 2000. 'The Authorities Are Always Right', is a documentary that I have made which specifically examines how the British education system discriminates against children with special needs.
The segregation of children into mainstream and special needs schools means that while most children enjoy the benefits of learning and growing up in a 'normal' environment there are others with disabilities who attend special needs schools where the standards of education can be low or non-existent.
Some children on leaving special needs schools at the age of 16 or 18 end up lacking basic literacy and numeracy skills. While this may be the result of low or no expectations from staff, parents need to take an active role in ensuring that their disabled children are allowed to reach their full potential and make an informed choice of what is best for their children.
We, as a society need to be aware of the segregation and discrimination that the Government and the Local Education Authorities are willing to accept as normal. Our children, no matter what their disabilities, do not deserve this and cannot become equal citizens if they are denied basic education and equal opportunities. As a society, we need to challenge the State and its agencies to promote basic human rights.
“The Right to Education is a fundamental human right. It occupies a central place in Human Rights and is essential and indispensable for the exercise of all other human rights and for development.” Source: UNESCO

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