LGA responds to report on impact of Covid-19 on early years services and children

“This report echoes our concerns about the long-term impact of the coronavirus crisis on vulnerable children and families and adds further support to our longstanding call for children’s services to be properly funded by the Government, especially as we look ahead to the recovery period.

“It is also important that there is additional funding for early help services to make sure that families get support before issues escalate. The impact of the pandemic on some children will be far-reaching, and it will be essential that the right services are there to support them.”