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Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 20 November

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Just one in 10 vulnerable children attended school during the first Covid-19 lockdown, analysis by the House of Lords public services committee says.
The House of Lords has raised concerns about the impact of lockdown on vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock
The House of Lords has raised concerns about the impact of lockdown on vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Each day, CYP Now will summarise the key issues affecting the children and families sector as it tackles the effects of the pandemic. The daily update signposts children’s services practitioners and leaders to the latest developments, expert views, advice and resources.

Lords’ warning over pandemic impact on vulnerable children

Hundreds of thousands of "invisible" children are falling through gaps between social and education services across England, the House of Lords public services committee has warned in a new report.

A critical juncture for public services: lessons from Covid-19 found that disadvantaged and vulnerable children face more risk of abuse and dropping further behind due to school closures.

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