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Many have rightly pointed out the effects of including babies and toddlers in limits for meeting outside your household. Good that Govt has recognised the particular challenges of parents of young children. This welcome addition to the guidance will make a difference but... 1/6
This is not enough in itself however, to prevent the worst effects of lockdown on babies and very young children. We cannot lose sight of the fact that they will be missing out on activities which are important for their development and wellbeing: http://bit.ly/BabiesiL 2/6
This is especially true for children from low income families:
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/oct/27/covid-toddlers-from-uks-poorest-families-hit-hardest-by-lockdown?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other 3/6
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/oct/27/covid-toddlers-from-uks-poorest-families-hit-hardest-by-lockdown?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other 3/6
The last lockdown also had a very worrying effect on access to vital support services such as health visitors. 4/6
Along with @HomeStartuk and @bestbeginnings we will continue to campaign for a #BabyBoost and #ParentInfantPremuim. But just as important will be… 5/6
Sustained investment in services which support families from conception to age two. Be they statutory services, charities and community groups, so they are fit to deliver in the context of COVID-19. 6/6
