Education, Children and Young People Committee
COVID-19's impact on children and young people
Background
The Committee heard evidence to gain an understanding of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and young people.
The Committee heard evidence on the overall impact on children and young people, but with a focus on those who:
- have additional support needs
- are care experienced
- young people who live in poverty.
The Committee heard from several organisations at Committee meetings in November and December.
17 November 2021
At this meeting, the Committee heard evidence on the impact of the pandemic on children and young people with additional support needs and care experienced young people.
The Committee received the following submissions for this evidence session.
Autism Resources Coordination Hub (ARCH)
Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection (CELCIS)
Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)
Scottish Coalition Services Coalition (SCSC)
24 November 2021
At this meeting the Committee, heard evidence on the impact of the pandemic on children and young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Committee received the following submissions for this evidence session.
1 December 2021
At this meeting, the Committee heard evidence on the overall impact of the pandemic on children and young people.
The Committee received the following submissions for this evidence session.
Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES)
20 December 2021
Report
The Committee's report was published on 11 February 2022 and we now we want your views on our findings.
Your Priorities
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