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Children 'in mental health crisis’ from lockdown

Teachers say children’s future mental health is at risk from missing out of lessons and socialising through the pandemic.

For 91Èȱ¬ Politics Live, Jack Fenwick reports from Blackburn on how schools are supporting children inside and outside the classroom.

There are calls on the government to play a more active role in helping children cope with the effects of the virus.

Ministers say addition resources like the 'Wellbeing for education return' programme give schools expert support.

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