The aim is to find out more about the experiences of this group to shape improvements in policy and support. The research is being carried out by the National Centre for Social Research with support from the National Children’s Bureau.
Method
The first phase of the study was carried out between May and September 2022 and involved a combination of online surveys and face-to-face interviews. The interviews were designed to capture the views of young people with SEN seldom represented in survey research such as looked-after children, young people from ethnic-minority backgrounds and those eligible for free school meals. Researchers gathered 3,000 responses from young people aged 12 to 13 with SEN and about 3,500 responses from parents and guardians. They obtained data on topics including the young person’s needs, the support they received, experiences at school, wellbeing and expectations for the future.
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