Children in Lockdown

Dr Christopher Arnold is the principal psychologist at Psychological Services GB Limited. He is an academic and professional tutor at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and is on the editorial board of the BPS Debate periodical for educational psychologists. Christopher has also been an educational advisor to the European Union. He has authored and edited numerous books, papers and conference presentations. Dr Brian Davis is currently the director for child, community and educational psychology professional training at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. He has a particular interest in supporting organisational level responses to challenge and change. His research interests include the development of quality educational psychology practice and continuing professional development; professional training; the promotion of positive outcomes for children and young people; and the building of resilience in the community through strategic and multi-agency working.

Preface - Dr. Sean Cameron About the contributors Acknowledgments Part 1: Context Part 2: Learning from children Part 3: Learning from social work Part 4: Learning from parents Part 5: Learning from psychologists Part 6: Learning from organisations Part 7: Conclusions References

"A book of its time, which readers

will find of enormous value as communities move hopefully towards a post

pandemic era. A rich diversity of perspectives offers insight into the impact

on children and their families ... A must read for all those who work with

children and young people ..." - Andrea Higgins, former Programme Director,

Professional Doctorate Training in Educational Psychology, Cardiff University

"This accessible and scholarly book

invites new thinking about the COVID-19 pandemics effects on children ... It

should have wide appeal for teachers, psychologists, social workers and parents

or carers; in fact anyone who wants to support young people to flourish after

the pandemic. Highly recommended." - Dr Barley Birney, Head of Specialist

Inclusion Service and Principal Educational Psychologist, Barnet Education and

Learning Service

"Diverse voices from around the

world are freed from lockdown in this hugely important book. There is perceptive

information about past pandemics and present research on the impact on children

and carers ... Crucially, there are the voices of children ... There are multiple

lessons to be learnt from this book as we adjust to the new normal." - Dr

Mark Fox, Educational Psychologist

"Nelson Mandela said children were the rock on which to

build our nation. Hope is central to Children in Lockdown ... Hope because

COVID-19 centralised childrens needs, ... moving from

education to educating, addressing mental health issues and psychodynamics in

leadership." - David Wylde, Past President, International Confederation of

Principals