This study aimed to investigate the experiences of education professionals in their efforts to provide education and support to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and to gain insights into the perceived repercussions of pandemic-related restrictions on the educational development and overall wellbeing of these children. Mixed-methods surveys (N = 100) and semi-structured qualitative interviews (N = 6) were utilised. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Findings indicate substantial challenges faced by education professionals in delivering appropriate and effective education and well-being support to children with SEND during periods of school ‘closures’, resulting in hindered academic progression and adverse impacts on the well-being of children with SEND, their families and the education professionals themselves. It is vital that effective support strategies and appropriate training are implemented, in addition to further research to establish what would be most beneficial for all teachers, and particularly those supporting children with SEND.

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“努力维持生计”：教育专业人士对 COVID-19 大流行对有特殊教育需要和残疾儿童的影响的看法

本研究旨在调查教育专业人员在 COVID-19 大流行期间为有特殊教育需要和残疾的儿童 (SEND) 提供教育和支持的经验，并深入了解与大流行相关的限制对儿童的影响。这些儿童的教育发展和整体福祉。 采用混合方法调查（N  = 100）和半结构化定性访谈（N = 6）。使用描述性统计和主题分析对数据进行分析。调查结果表明，教育专业人员在学校“关闭”期间向 SEND 儿童提供适当和有效的教育和福祉支持时面临着巨大挑战，导致学业进展受阻，并对 SEND 儿童的福祉、他们的福祉产生不利影响。家庭和教育专业人员本身。除了进一步研究以确定什么对所有教师，特别是那些支持 SEND 儿童最有利的方法之外，实施有效的支持策略和适当的培训也至关重要。