What impact has COVID-19 had on children, young people and their families?
There is no universal experience of coronavirus (COVID-19) - children and their families have been impacted in different ways.
Using many sources of information - including data from services which work with children and families, and research into children's and adults' self-reported experiences – we were able to build up a picture of children and young people’s lives during the pandemic.
This briefing focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on children’s safety and wellbeing, including: mental health and wellbeing, levels of abuse, pressure on parents and carers and the availability of support services.