ADJUSTING TO EDUCATION

摘要

School can be a distressing experience for adopted children, making it hard for them to cope or settle, says Helen McConnell, education practice manager at PAC-UK, an independent adoption support agency. It's an unfamiliar environment, which can make them feel unsafe, she adds. Almost 70% of parents feel their child's progress in learning is affected by problems with their emotional wellbeing in school (Adoption UK, 2017d). Training schools and all of their staff about the enduring needs of adopted children and how they can best be supported can ensure children have a more positive education experience and don't get left behind, Helen says. That training should absolutely include school nurses, she adds.