Anne Longfield, children’s commissioner for England, issued a stark warning over the impact of school closures on children’s mental health and educational attainment.
Speaking on the Today programme, she said: “We’re looking at children with sleep disruption, who have lost the ability to cope, who are fearful about their future.
“This is a very serious issue for those children, and for their families.”
"Children are more withdrawn, they are really suffering in terms of isolation... for some there are serious issues."
Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, tells @Marthakearney she's calling for a “real roll-out in mental health support through schools” #R4Today pic.twitter.com/2CdJjLpqy0
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