Research
Research review - The education of children in care
Author: Professor Sonia Jackson, Thomas Coram Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London BIOG
Publication Date: 25 February 2010
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Summary
Historical background
The scope of this review
Looked after children in the UK
Social disadvantage and special educational needs
The care environment
Legislation, research and government policy
Policy initiatives
Action research
The idea of a virtual school
Boarding education for looked after children or those at risk of coming into care
Post-compulsory education
The YiPEE project
So what can help?
The views of children and young people
Conclusion
References
Summary
The education of children in care was almost entirely neglected during much of the post-war period until the late 1990s.
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