Coronavirus has had a profound impact on all of us, including children and young people and the professionals dedicated to keeping them safe.
Unfortunately, we have learnt through contacts with Childline and the NSPCC helpline that the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the younger generation.
Schools being closed to most pupils for months meant many children were unable to see their friends, extended families and support networks, leaving some struggling with their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Worryingly the NSPCC helpline also revealed rising numbers suffering physical and emotional abuse at home. The challenge we faced at the charity, mirrored by many others working in the child protection sector, was how could we still be here for children while also ensuring all our staff were safe and fully complying with the restrictions put in place to try and curb the spread of the virus.
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