Delivering education remotely is a challenge for many reasons, not least because it can feel like your relationships with the children suffer. During lockdown it can be difficult to have a handle on learning and the children’s wellbeing.
Prior to the first national lockdown last March, the number of children struggling with adverse childhood experiences was on the rise. The pandemic has only served to exacerbate this situation.
This means that there are increasing numbers of children living with domestic violence, loss, abuse and neglect. However, it is important to note that adverse experiences might also mean children living with parents who struggle with depression or who have financial worries. It might be children who live in large families or who move a lot.
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