| Title: |
The Reported Effects of the Pandemic on Pupils in Special Schools and Colleges and What They Need Now |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Skipp, Amy; Hopwood, Vicky; Tyers, Claire; Webster, Rob; Rutt, Simon; National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) (United Kingdom); Nuffield Foundation (United Kingdom); University College London (UCL) (United Kingdom), Institute of Education (IOE) |
| Source: |
National Foundation for Educational Research. 2021. |
| Availability: |
National Foundation for Educational Research. The Mere, Upton Park, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2DQ, UK. Tel: +44-1753-574123; Fax: +44-1753-637280; e-mail: enquiries@nfer.ac.uk; Web site: http://www.nfer.ac.uk |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
25 |
| Publication Date: |
2021 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
COVID-19; Pandemics; Special Needs Students; Special Education; Special Schools; Educational Needs; College Students; Principals; Administrator Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Achievement Gains; Individualized Education Programs; Well Being; Family (Sociological Unit); School Personnel |
| Geographic Terms: |
United Kingdom (England) |
| Abstract: |
Following on from a previous study of what happened to provision in special settings during lockdowns, this study reports what effects Headteachers felt the pandemic has had on pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). It involved a representative survey of Headteachers in special schools and colleges in England, followed by depth interviews with a sample of Headteachers and parents of pupils in these settings. Findings show that: (1) Pupils in special settings experienced greater learning losses than pupils in mainstream settings due to the pandemic; (2) Pupils with EHCPs have experienced further developmental losses; (3) Legally required Health and Care input has been severely disrupted; (4) The wellbeing of families and staff has been negatively impacted; and (5) Proposed recovery support does not meet the needs of pupils with SEND. [This report was co-published with ASK Research (United Kingdom).] |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Entry Date: |
2021 |
| Accession Number: |
ED615418 |
| Database: |
ERIC |