The Pandemic Has Already Had A Serious Impact On Kids’ Development

Romper – Morgan Brinlee

At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, parents, educators, and child experts feared school and daycare closures could have a devastating impact on children. Now, a new report from an education and children’s services watchdog in the United Kingdom has concluded that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted children’s learning and development. According to the report, a large majority of U.K. nursery schools and early year providers have reported seeing a regression of children’s independent skills, such as potty training, dressing, and the use of silverware.

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