Recommendation 38

In particular, school closures have created specific barriers to children with SEND’s access to their right to education. This is really concerning. We urge the Government to look into the effect that school closures have had on young people with SEND and to address any barriers to them returning to schools and accessing education. Where it 76 The Government’s response to COVID-19: human rights implications is not in the best interests of the child to be in school, for example if they are shielding, appropriate support should be provided to them so that they can learn from home.