As the new year dawned and cases of Covid-19 surged across England, leaders of services for children again prepared themselves for the imposition of national lockdown restrictions, the third in less than a year in response to the pandemic.
The closure of schools on 5 January to all but children of key workers and those with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) signalled a shift back to online learning for millions of pupils. Meanwhile, the closure of public play and leisure facilities and the introduction of strict rules over outdoor exercise and meeting people outside family bubbles further reduced children’s ability to go out and socialise with friends.
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