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Experiences of children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families in the United Kingdom during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Source :
- Tizard Learning Disability Review; 2020, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p229-235, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to outline the experiences of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families during the coronavirus pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: This paper draws on research gathered and collated by three different organisations working with families of children and young people with SEND. Findings: There were a number of common findings across all three surveys. In particular: the rapid collapse of external support for children and families; the reduction/withdrawal of support exacerbated the stress and exhaustion already experienced by many families; it proved very difficult to establish home learning and get adequate support from schools; there was little government recognition of families' vulnerability and need for support; and, paradoxically, a significant minority of children and families reported increased well-being. Originality/value: Findings carry clear implications both for the provision of child and family support during any further lockdowns and, more generally, in respect of government policy and funding of family support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13595474
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Tizard Learning Disability Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 150018642
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-09-2020-0025