Black Child Send – Global Child & Maternal Health

The Black child SEND Initiative aims to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black children with Special Educational Needs

The Black Child SEND Report shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by Black children with Special Educational Needs. Despite being overrepresented in SEND, they are among the least likely to receive adequate support, perpetuating cycles of racial disadvantage.

This groundbreaking research seeks to eliminate these disparities and champion equity for Black heritage children in SEND, paving the way for better outcomes and a more inclusive system.

About Black Child Send

Every child deserves the opportunity to unleash their potential, to harness their greatness, and to learn in an environment that celebrates their strengths. Unfortunately, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) face disproportionate challenges in the UK, experiencing higher rates of exclusion and navigating complex processes to obtain appropriate support.

At the intersection of SEND with factors like poverty and race, a troubling pattern emerges, particularly impacting Black children who remain over-represented for SEND. Despite this over-representation, evidence shows that Black children are less likely to receive adequate support for their additional needs, perpetuating a cycle of racial disadvantage.

Insights from our Black Child SEND report produced by Global Black Maternal Health underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the inequities and barriers faced by Black and mixed heritage children with SEND and their families.

Black Child SEND, exclusively focuses on access to SEND provision for Black and mixed Black heritage primary school aged children in South London. We delve into the lived experiences of parents and professionals involved in the process, shedding light on areas that work well and those needing improvement.

Join us in advocating for change, contributing to SEND policy, and fostering much-needed support for children most affected by social inequalities.

You can also check out our Black Child Clean Air Report to learn about other research work we have done around maternal and child health disparities and air pollution.

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