Children with behavioral issues excluded from school trips in Iceland

Children in Iceland struggling with behavioral issues or neurodevelopmental disorders are reportedly being excluded from school trips and events, according to Salvör Nordal, the Ombudsman for Children.

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We have heard examples of children who have difficulties, who struggle with their emotional regulation or anger management, not being allowed to go on various school events.

Nordal explained that when schools lack the necessary conditions to support children facing challenges with emotional or anger management, these students are sometimes denied participation in school activities. "We have heard examples of children who have difficulties, who struggle with their emotional regulation or anger management, not being allowed to go on various school events," Nordal said in a recent interview. "So, a child is being excluded from trips and visits because the school does not have the conditions to give this child an opportunity to participate as well. This is a huge rejection for the child."

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So, a child is being excluded from trips and visits because the school does not have the conditions to give this child an opportunity to participate as well. This is a huge rejection for the child.

The principle of inclusive education aims to uphold children's right to education on their own terms. However, Nordal cautioned that this should not result in new forms of segregation within the school system. "We must not move the segregation to a new venue," she stated, emphasizing that children have experienced rejection due to such internal school divisions.

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We must not move the segregation to a new venue.