CYP Now - Labour calls for clarity on support for most vulnerable children during lockdown

Shadow children and early years minister Tulip Siddiq has called for clarity over measures to protect the most vulnerable children from having their lives “significantly disrupted” during the third national lockdown.

Tulip Siddiq has written to Vicky Ford expressing concern for vulnerable children. Picture: Parliament UK

In a letter to children’s minister, Vicky Ford, Labour MP Siddiq called for clarity and reassurance from the Department of Education over issues affecting children in care and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

She also raised concerns over children at risk of abuse, neglect and domestic violence due to school closures and reduced access to support services provided by local authorities and youth organisations.

The MP for Hampstead and Kilburn asked: “What specific initiatives will the government implement to reach out to children whose problems are hidden during lockdown? And will there be additional support for child protection, mental health and other support services?”

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