UK parents and children: how has the pandemic affected young people?

Dylan, 9, learning at home in northwest London while his school is physically open only for key worker and vulnerable children, 29 January 2021. Photograph: James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock

From schooling to social development, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of children and young people at a critical stage of their lives.

We’d like to hear more about the impact the pandemic has had on those under the age of 18, particularly on their social interactions and feelings of isolation.

Share your experiences

We’d like to hear from parents, who have younger children, and young people themselves.

If you’re under the age of 17, you will need parental or a guardian’s permission before we can publish your submission.

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