Abstract
Aims: The primary aim of the study is to identify the resource gap in mainstream schools of the UK to implement children with special needs.
Method: The study utilizes primary qualitative method where the researcher conducted interviews from the teachers which was then analyzed through thematic analysis.
Findings: The findings of the study reveals that there are various resource gaps observed in the mainstream schools of UK integrated to learners with special needs which include lack of skilled workers, limited access to learning materials, lack of trainings for the teachers, absence of equipment, and personalized educational services.
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Children with special needs is referred as the kind of disability and a learning or developmental disorder that needs added support for efficiently contributing in mainstream educational landscapes. The number of children with disability differ country wise as per some researches which estimates that there are 15-20% of school aged children globally having a disability or other kind of special needs (Aboelmaaty, et al., 2023). Incorporation of children with disability into regular schools is highly debated from both the teacher as well as the parents. The problem of students with special needs is one of the vital challenges affecting nations and their progression globally. Observing people with disabilities (PWDs) needs, fulfilling their basic needs, and offering them with equal rights is the most significant stage towards permitting them to completely implement within the community.
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