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The Impact of the Educational Journey of Special Needs Children on the Employability, Sociability, and Economy of Working-Class Parents in the UK
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Abstract
The employability, societal integration and economic stability of working class parents in the UK are all impacted by their children?s special needs educational journeys. The special educational needs system in the UK is designed to provide assistance to children with different disabilities through such interventions as early intervention, personalised learning plans (IEPs) and inclusive teaching practices. But Despite this, navigating the education system creates significant problems for these children and their families. Previous research shows that parents of disabled kids undergo increased stress levels, anxiety and isolation; however there is a gap in the literature about such issues as regards to low income earners? parents. This paper will therefore seek to fill this gap by examining how raising a child with special needs affects employment opportunities, social networks and financial viability of poor families. Based on a thorough review of relevant literature, the article points out critical areas where working class parents might be confronted by unique problems. It also examines how these deficiencies result in financial hardship and social alienation among other issues. Additionally, the paper contains anecdotal stories as well as case studies that bring out these impacts clearly so that they can resonate with people to compel them to address such matters urgently. The results showed a need for further research specifically targeting working-class families and improving support systems for them. Lastly, it concludes with policy recommendations to enhance the support provided for these families and calls for comprehensive reforms on economic, social and employment related challenges experienced by these families. This research is therefore directed at contributing towards this goal by creating a more equitable and supportive environment for all families navigating through the maze of special needs education.
Keywords
Special needs education, Employability, United Kingdom, Working-class parents, Economic impact, Sociability, Educational journey, Family dynamics, Social isolation and Policy recommendations
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How to cite this paper
@article{1706083,
author = {Michael Olumide Edwards-Fapohunda, Modinot Adebisi Adediji},
title = {The Impact of the Educational Journey of Special Needs Children on the Employability, Sociability, and Economy of Working-Class Parents in the UK},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {8},
number = {1},
pages = {421-436},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1706083.pdf},
abstract = {The employability, societal integration and economic stability of working class parents in the UK are all impacted by their children?s special needs educational journeys. The special educational needs system in the UK is designed to provide assistance to children with different disabilities through such interventions as early intervention, personalised learning plans (IEPs) and inclusive teaching practices. But Despite this, navigating the education system creates significant problems for these children and their families. Previous research shows that parents of disabled kids undergo increased stress levels, anxiety and isolation; however there is a gap in the literature about such issues as regards to low income earners? parents. This paper will therefore seek to fill this gap by examining how raising a child with special needs affects employment opportunities, social networks and financial viability of poor families. Based on a thorough review of relevant literature, the article points out critical areas where working class parents might be confronted by unique problems. It also examines how these deficiencies result in financial hardship and social alienation among other issues. Additionally, the paper contains anecdotal stories as well as case studies that bring out these impacts clearly so that they can resonate with people to compel them to address such matters urgently. The results showed a need for further research specifically targeting working-class families and improving support systems for them. Lastly, it concludes with policy recommendations to enhance the support provided for these families and calls for comprehensive reforms on economic, social and employment related challenges experienced by these families. This research is therefore directed at contributing towards this goal by creating a more equitable and supportive environment for all families navigating through the maze of special needs education.},
keywords = {Special needs education, Employability, United Kingdom, Working-class parents, Economic impact, Sociability, Educational journey, Family dynamics, Social isolation and Policy recommendations},
month = {July},
}