
During lockdown, parents across the UK suddenly had to familiarise themselves with the complexities of English grammar as home learning became the norm. For many, sending their children back to school could not happen soon enough. Others, however, saw their children thrive outside the confines of the school environment.
Research from the University of Sussex found children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) benefited from the removal of stressful aspects of schooling such as large classes, noise and bullies. Half of parents surveyed said their children with SEND experienced less anxiety and stress in lockdown education conditions while one in five said their child was learning more at home than they had at school.
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