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The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown are unprecedented in modern times. As we start to see the easing of the social distancing measures, we will need to closely monitor the full impact these past several weeks have had on children and young people.
Children and young people’s experiences cover a wide spectrum. For some, it will mostly have been a safe and enjoyable period; spending much more time than normal with their parents and siblings. For others, it will have been much more challenging and even traumatic. Those of us across the children’s workforce are used to supporting children and young people through the many challenges they face in life, but we are still finding our feet with the 'new normal' and the impact the pandemic has had on our lives.
In this edition of I CAN Communicate we have focused on transition periods and how we can support children who are returning to school, as well as those young people who will be changing schools in September.
From everyone here at I CAN we send our best wishes that you and your family continue to stay safe during this emergency.
Bob Reitemeier, Chief Executive of I CAN
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