A survey of 1,000 parents by Ipsos MORI for the Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) found that half of parents are worried about their child’s mental health as they return to school, with concerns highest among low-income households.
Particular concerns include how children will adjust to changes in the school environment (61 per cent), maintain focus and concentration on school work (45 per cent) get on with peers and teachers (42 per cent) and cope with anxiety about the coronavirus (41 per cent).
There is strong backing from parents (71 per cent) for schools doing more to support pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.
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