All our children belong, by the charity Parents for Inclusion, found that not only did most families with disabled children experience difficulties, injustice and isolation, but disabled children from black and ethnic minority (BEM) families also experienced institutionalised racism too. It said, 'Early inclusion is very important and should start at nursery.'
The report, which was the result of a three-year research project, said disabled children from BEM groups are over-represented in special schools, are more likely to be excluded from school and grow up to be poorer, and have less independence and fewer job prospects.
The report also found that parents of BEM disabled children often feel intense pressure from their local education authority to send their child to a special school and do not get enough support in mainstream settings.
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