It is widely acknowledged that schools can play a key role in supporting the children of prisoners.
This peer reviewed paper reports on research which explores the support provision offered in schools to children who experience parental imprisonment. Interviews with school representatives, stakeholders, parents and children, illustrate the support available, issues that arise and ways in which support provision can be strengthened. Findings indicate that children of prisoners often constitute a 'forgotten' group in schools. Recommendations are around raising awareness of these children and the challenges they face amongst education practitioners and policy-makers.
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