Inclusion of Syrian students in need of special support in Norwegian schools - a qualitative study with students and parents

Figures & data

Table 1. Participant Information.

Name (Gender)	Age (years)-on arrival to Norway	Age (years)- time of study	Reason for special support	Family structure	Parents’ education
Lama (Girl)	8	12	Learning difficulties	2 older siblings	Bachelor (mother) High school (father)
Sam (Boy)	10	13	Speech	1 older sister	Bachelor (mother). High school (father)
Rami (Boy)	8	11	Chronic condition	2 older siblings	High school (both)
Sara (Girl)	11	15	Chronic condition	1 younger brother	Bachelor (both)
Noor (Girl)	9	13	Limited Mobility	2 older siblings	High school (both)

Table 2. (meetings, themes, and tools).

Meeting	Participants	Themes	Tools
1	Whole family	Introduction of the study. Consent.	Informed consent forms
2	Parents	Family composition. Home country. Social life in Norway.	Interview guide
3	Students	Home country Social life in Norway	Interviews (Photo-lists)
4	Students	Social activities at school	Interviews (Photovoice-diaries)
5	Parents	School services, Communication with teachers Barriers.	Interview guide
6	Students	School experiences Special support.	Interviews (Photovoice, Hei tool)

Table 3. Themes and subthemes.

Themes	Sub-themes
Cultural differences	The construction of childhood and special needs. Differences in parenting practices.
Social life	Challenges to social inclusion. Loneliness and friendships from the same ethnicity. Students’ favourite places.
Educational experiences	School system in Norway. Barriers to accessing information and services. The significance of language.