Abstract
This chapter explores:
What is meant by the term ‘looked after child’ and reasons why children may be looked
after
Barriers to learning typically faced by looked after children and the importance of
practitioner awareness of such barriers
The ways in which practitioners working with looked after children may reduce barriers
to learning to further inclusion and improve educational outcomes
The importance of empathy, relationships and understanding to enable all children to
thrive.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Supporting Inclusive Practice And Ensuring Opportunity Is Equal For All |
| Publisher | Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group) |
| Edition | Third |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Jun 2017 |
Keywords
- Inclusion, looked after children, schools