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The 'ghost children' of the pandemic

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Why Is Casper Still Not Going to School?

'It's no use just fining these families. They need mental health support,' says casper. 'I think some of the families i've spoken to, definitely children do seem to be exhibiting anxiety and depression', she adds. The BBC is working with charity Square Peg on a series of short TV shows this week about school life in post-pandemic Britain.

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