The government and media are heralding March 8th as the ‘Return to School Date’. There has been much talk about ‘missed learning’ opportunities and the need for ‘catch up’ classes.
But, is it realistic to expect a return to school to be a panacea to correct all the difficulties associated with the disruptions to daily life caused by lockdown?
Our children should be entitled to timely diagnosis and support so that they can reach their full potential. This requires more resources and greater transparency on the data concerning waiting times between referral, assessment, and diagnosis. Of course, a diagnosis is not an end in itself but should open doorways to targeted support.
