Caught on Camera: The special school staff who abused kids

Published: April 30, 2024, 5 a.m.

Three years ago, dozens of memory sticks were discovered in a sealed box at a school for children with special educational needs. There was 500 hours of footage which showed children being held in so-called 'calming rooms.' The videos showed the children being hit and denied access to a toilet. File on 4 investigates why a subsequent police investigation and an independent inquiry didn't lead to staff being sacked. File on 4 reveals how staff who were filmed hitting, kicking, and leaving children sitting in urine have not been sacked or referred to the barring service.

Reporter: Noel Titheradge\nProducer: Annabel Deas\nTechnical Producer: Craig Boardman\nProduction Coordinator: Tim Fernley\nEditor: Carl Johnston