What is the impact of parental social class on parent- professional relationships for parents of children with SEND in England

Funder	Economic and Social Research Council
Recipient Organization	University College London
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 30, 2024
End Date	Mar 30, 2028
Duration	1,277 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Student
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2922871`

Grant Description

My proposed research is centred on parent-professional relationships for parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), viewed through the lens of social class. Previous research on parent-professional relationships has typically found that middle class parents are better placed to engage with schools and secure

support for their children, than their working-class counterparts (e.g. Crozier, 2001). Through my research, I aim to explore the extent to which these findings are applicable to the experiences of parents of children with SEND from middle-, and working-class backgrounds.