Why Covid Is Still Impacting on a Generation of Children
THE first babies born at the beginning of the pandemic start school in England and Wales next month – and they face greater struggles than ever before.The first babies born at the beginning of the pandemic start school in England and Wales next month – and they face greater struggles than ever beforeShe describes a cheeky blonde whirlwind obsessed with cats, Paw Patrol and above all else, her big sister Rachel*.
A survey published in March this year, which polled 1,000 staff in English and Welsh primary schools and 1,000 parents of children starting school, revealed that 24% of children were not toilet trained, 37% were unable to dress independently and 50% of staff felt young children were “far less prepared” for starting school compared to the previous 18 months.charities
“My first daughter, Rachel, was almost two and a really easy toddler. I had a March 2020 due date and I naively thought: ‘I’ll be fine, I’ve got this,’” Natasha says.Alice was born on February 19, 2020, weighing 6lb 1oz, and spent some time in the SCBU. She says that missed intervention opportunities during the pandemic have exacerbated developmental issues for many.
Under normal circumstances, there would have been wider family, friends, baby groups and health visitors for Ellie to interact with, and for Kristal to lean on for support. Even now, her social delays mean she doesn’t really interact with other children and often ignores their attempts to play with her“The difference was incredible. I only truly understood what Ellie had missed out on when I saw all the experiences Lily had and how easily she socialised,” Kristal confesses.
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