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Looked-after children. Remembering the forgotten: why is the gap between looked-after children and their peers not being addressed?

Medium Periodical Article
Medium - part of - (Periodical Copy) (Date) Nov 2023
Medium (Periodical) Early years educator (EYE).
Classif 372.2105 EYE
Subject Childcare and education
Page 34 - 35
Authors Gillespie, Emma
Contents

Studies into factors affecting the social and emotional development of children across the globe exist in bountiful numbers, but the amount of research into the early years of children living in social care placements continues to decline. The impact that being a looked-after child (LAC) can have on development is specific, yet not understood to the extent it could be. Why? The author explores this further in the second article of the series.

Keywords
Developmental outcomes     Emotional problems     Foster care     LAC     Looked-after children     Maslow     Mental health     Poor outcomes    


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