Lockdown Kids: Five Years On
Branwen Jeffreys meets with families and teachers to find out how they are helping some of the youngest children impacted by lockdown to catch up on their education and social development.
Five years ago, schools across the UK were given just a few days鈥� notice as the country locked down in response to the pandemic.聽For most children, it was the start of nearly two years of interrupted schooling and lost learning. For many of the youngest, it often meant missing out on activities which are vital for early development. Babies born in lockdown are now in their first year at primary school.
So, five years on, how are things looking for them and the rest of the Covid generation? For some children, there has been a significant impact on their speech, language and other communication skills, and on their social development.
Branwen Jeffreys spends time with families and teachers to discover how they are meeting the challenge of bridging the gaps and helping their children to catch up.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Branwen Jeffreys |
| Editor | Karen Wightman |
| Executive Producer | Adam Grimley |
| Producer | Eleanor Plowden |
| Director | Richard Wyllie |
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