Across the country, children have been stuck in their family homes for weeks. Away from friends and school, this new way of life is taking its toll on their mental health.
A survey commissioned by children’s charity World Vision has shown one in three British children aged five to 18 have told parents they are lonely since schools shut.
And unsurprisingly almost a third of parents have noticed negative changes in children’s behaviour since lockdown – including tantrums, meltdowns, nightmares, tummy ache, fighting and crying.
Daniela Buzducea, from World Vision, says the global pandemic is having a serious impact, leaving some children frightened, insecure and isolated.