special measures
The term "special measures" encompasses various interventions across different sectors to address urgent or underperforming situations, ensuring improvement and compliance.
Definition
C1Legal System (UK)
(formal, technical)Provisions designed to support vulnerable witnesses in court, reducing stress and fear during testimony.
Example
- The court implemented special measures to help the child witness give evidence without facing the accused.
C1Education (England and Wales)
(formal, technical)Interventions applied to schools failing to meet standards, involving regular inspections and additional support.
Example
- The school was placed under special measures due to consistently poor exam results.
C1Healthcare (UK)
(formal, technical)Actions taken to improve underperforming NHS trusts, including appointing improvement directors and creating action plans.
Example
- The hospital was put into special measures after a series of critical failures in patient care.
B2General Management
(general)Interventions used to support organizations requiring additional oversight due to poor performance.
Example
- The company introduced special measures to address the financial crisis.
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