**2. Education: the COVID-19 changes**

In this section, practices to support young people with SpLD are briefly discussed, with reference to the changes that took place following COVID-19 school closures in England. The roles of parents within school-based support systems for young people with SpLD are outlined. An overview of shifts in these roles due to COVID-19 and 'emergency remote learning' is given, drawing on existent literature. Finally access to resources is discussed and the use of technology in supporting young people is outlined, drawing on pre- and post-COVID-19 experiences. Importantly, barriers to engagement with education and 'emergency remote teaching' are also discussed here.
