Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on children, young people and families - evidence summary September 2020

Summary of Scottish and UK evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and young people.


Notes and further information

This briefing document is intended for information and awareness on current and emerging evidence on the impacts of COVID-19 on children and young people, in particular those with vulnerabilities. It is not an exhaustive overview or a critical appraisal or endorsement of the quality of research included.  

Some of these summaries have been drawn from the NSPCC Learning series updates (CASPAR weekly update) and the Care Inspectorate CYP Bulletin series.  

Other briefings available:

COVID-19: Children, Young People And Vulnerabilities July Evidence Briefing

COVID-19: Children, Young People And Vulnerabilities June Evidence Briefing

Children & Families Analytical Unit, Scottish Government

Contact

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