For millions of children, the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in almost six months of missed school, with some of the most vulnerable facing increased domestic abuse, educational disadvantage and exploitation from criminal gangs.
Government statistics show that at the peak of lockdown, just two per cent of children were attending school and despite a relaxation of restrictions from 1 June, figures show that just 17 per cent of school-aged children returned in July.
Reports have highlighted the devastating effect of the pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, particularly the most disadvantaged, with Childline delivering 6,938 counselling sessions to young people concerned about Covid-19 between 23 March, when schools closed, and 28 May.
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