Barnardo’s: Pupils returning to school ‘will need significant emotional support’

Teachers are being advised specialist help is available for pupils who are struggling to cope with going back to school, as a poll for the children’s charity Barnardo’s suggests hundreds of thousands of children could refuse to go while others feel nervous, upset and scared. The new poll suggests that the children of more than […]
Teachers needed as ‘eyes and ears’ so vulnerable children don’t miss out on COVID-19 support

Barnardo’s says it needs the help of teachers, nursery workers and other education professionals to help stop vulnerable children and young people missing out on vital support during the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown has isolated vulnerable children and young people from schools and other services, and the leading children’s charity is calling on education professionals to […]