School closures have had a negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of some children.
That's one of the findings of a new Ombudsman for Children's Office report, which shows closures in 2020 and 2021 affected children's rights.
They disrupted vital health services provided in schools, such as the school immunisation programme, hearing, vision and dental checks.
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Head of Policy in the Ombudsman for Children's Office, Karen McCauley says school closures also increased the risk of harm and abuse of children
