Barnardo's Scotland: Education and Skills committee inquiry into vulnerable children and Covid-19

Barnardo's Scotland submitted this response to the Scottish Parliament Education and Skills Committee inquiry on vulnerable children during the pandemic. 

Children and young people remain at risk of ‘hidden harm’ during this crisis, including domestic abuse as well as sexual abuse and exploitation. It is crucial that statutory and third sector bodies continue to work together to ensure no child or young person slips through the net.