Many children have left early years settings since the first lockdown and those that have returned have experienced a significant impact on their learning and development, the survey of more than 200 early years providers found.
Almost all of those questioned said that the first national lockdown had impacted on children’s learning and development, and they were particularly concerned about children’s personal, social and emotional development
Some children have returned less confident and more anxious, and in some case have become less independent.
However, providers reported that children who continued to attend their setting or who were well supported at home had made good progress in their learning.
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