Children in year groups that were not priorities to return to school before the 2020 summer holidays experienced greater average declines in their mental health. As schools re-open, it is vital to balance efforts to make up for learning losses with the need to improve wellbeing.

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15 March 2021

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Economics Observatory

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https://www.economicsobservatory.com/how-have-school-closures-affected-childrens-mental-health

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