Education of Children and Young People in State Care

Taylor & Francis

The Education of Children and Young People in State CareAuthor(s): Sonia Jackson, Ingrid Hojer\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138934863, 978-1138934863\nSynopsis\nYoung people who leave care with few or no educational qualifications are at very high risk of social exclusion in adulthood. Yet in the past their education has attracted little attention from researchers or professionals. Studies by the editors and contributors to this volume show that the educational standards attained by young people in care fall progressively behind those of their peers living with their own families. This research-based book looks at the educational experiences of children and youths in nine different European countries and Canada. It identifies the obstacles that prevent them from realising their aspirations and discusses ways of improving their opportunities. \n\nHow can countries with different traditions, welfare regimes and.