The NSPCC said schools are starting to ask the charity for help now children have returned after a lengthy period of isolation where some may have experienced loneliness, neglect or friendship breakdowns.
And Barnardo’s calling on the Government to ‘rebalance the education system’ to ensure child welfare is on a par with academic achievement as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
The Yorkshire Evening Post spoke to the two children’s charities as we focus on children and young people on the third day of a special report into loneliness.
Helen Westerman, head of campaigns for the NSPCC, said: “With the schools going back we have started to see schools contacting the NSPCC for help with children who are displaying signs of mental health problems.
“During lockdown it could be that they have experienced loneliness. It may be that they have experienced loneliness and neglect or friendship breakdowns.
“More usually, …
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