The impact of COVID-19 on children with additional support needs and disabilities in Scotland
The impact of COVID-19 on children with additional support needs and disabilities in Scotland
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DOI：
10.1080/08856257.2021.1872844
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发表时间：
2021-01-21
影响因子：
2.6
通讯作者：
Riddell, Sheila
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作者：
Couper-Kenney, Fiona;Riddell, Sheila
最近，由于国际条约和国内立法，儿童权利已成为焦点。在苏格兰，根据 2016 年《教育（苏格兰）法》的条款，那些有额外支持需求和残疾 (ASND) 的人享有增强的、可在法律上强制执行的权利，苏格兰政府将其描述为欧洲最进步的儿童权利制度。本文评估了 COVID-19 危机期间儿童权利得到优先考虑的程度。证据来自对 2020 年 6 月和 7 月期间 16 个家庭（包括一名患有 ASND 的儿童）经历的定性研究。我们得出的结论是，特别是在封锁初期，由于教育和护理服务突然取消，人们很少考虑患有 ASND 儿童的权利。现有的不平等现象进一步加剧，例如获得信息技术的机会不平等、支持水平的不同以及家庭资源的差异。家庭还报告了一些积极的经历，例如享受更多的在一起时间以及释放学校产生的压力。该论文最后指出，教育服务的中断可能会对自闭症谱系障碍儿童的教育进步和福祉产生负面影响，这需要在未来采取坚决的努力来纠正。
Recently, as a result of international treaties and domestic legislation, children's rights have moved to centre stage. In Scotland, under the terms of the Education (Scotland) Act 2016, those with additional support needs and disabilities (ASND) enjoy enhanced and legally enforceable rights, described by the Scottish Government as the most progressive children's rights regime in Europe. This paper assesses the extent to which children's rights have been prioritised during the COVID-19 crisis. Evidence is drawn from a qualitative study of the experiences of 16 families including a child with ASND during June and July 2020. We conclude that, particularly in the early days of the lockdown, scant regard was paid to the rights of children with ASND as education and care services were suddenly withdrawn. Existing inequalities were exacerbated, such as unequal access to IT, varying levels of support and differences in family resources. Families also reported some positive experiences, such as enjoying more time together and a release from school-generated stress. The paper concludes by arguing that the hiatus in educational provision is likely to have a negative impact on the educational progress and wellbeing of children with ASND, which will take determined efforts to rectify in the future.