O’Higgins A.

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Conceptualising educational provision for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in England
The right to education for all children, including asylum-seeking children, is enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. However, there is little research available to describe the educational provision provided to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) in England. Crucially, it is not known whether the educational needs are met by the provision available to UASC. In the…
2019
O’Higgins A. Ott E.
English Policy & law Unaccompanied & separated children Assessment Human rights England Social workers Document analysis United Kingdom Interview Integration & assimilation Caregivers Teachers & educational staff
Analysis of care and education pathways of refugee and asylum-seeking children in care in England: Implications for social work
There are currently 4,560 refugee and asylum-seeking children in care in England, but little is known about their care histories and educational outcomes. This study analysed the educational outcomes of unaccompanied refugee and asylum-seeking children in care at age 16 (n = 167) in 2013, using secondary data analysis. It compared their care histories and educational experiences with other children…
2019
O’Higgins A.
Social workers Surveys & questionnaire Special education Regression analysis United Kingdom English Unaccompanied & separated children Secondary data analysis England
What is the Impact of Placement Type on Educational and Health Outcomes of Unaccompanied Refugee Minors? A Systematic Review of the Evidence
Record numbers of unaccompanied refugee minors have been arriving in high-income countries since 2015. Child welfare agencies and non-governmental organisations tasked with providing services have struggled to cope with demands on their services as a result. Despite this, there is little research on how best to meet their needs and in particular what services can mitigate the psychological difficulties they…
2018
O’Higgins A. Ott E.M. Shea M.W.
Assessment Review Social workers Experimental & quasi-experimental study Housing & accommodation Caregivers Gender Inclusion English Unaccompanied & separated children