Patients tell us of their experiences at privately run centres paid by the NHS to care for children and teenagers with mental health problems, while former staff describe an 'out of control' culture of self-harm. :: Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help...

More pupils are being kicked out of school than ever before - often for taking and selling illegal drugs, carrying knives and beating up teachers. Home editor Jason Farrell has been given rare access to two units set up to look after children who've been excluded.