Abstract
This paper explores approaches to the education of asylum seekers in an established
member of the European Union, the U.K., and a new member, Slovakia. The
investigation looks first at policy frameworks in the two countries - official government
documents, national and local guidance. The second section takes case study examples
from the two contexts and explores the issues and challenges of educating asylum seeker
children via the perspectives and experiences of children, parents and teachers. The
findings reveal significant difficulties at both policy and local provision levels. However,
the school case studies provide grounds for cautious optimism that the inclusion of
asylum seeker pupils into the life of the school can be a positive experience for all
concerned.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | Children's Identity and Citizenship in Europe Annual Conference - Université Paul Valéry, Montpellier, France Duration: 23 Jan 2007 → … |
Conference
Conference | Children's Identity and Citizenship in Europe Annual Conference |
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Country/Territory | France |
City | Montpellier |
Period | 23/01/07 → … |