Five years after the world shut down, BBC One’s “Panorama” revisits the children whose lives were dramatically altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Lockdown Kids: Five Years On” offers a sobering look at the lingering effects of school closures and disrupted development on what some are calling the “Covid generation.”
This report focuses on the youngest members of this generation: babies born during lockdown, now navigating their first year of primary school. Reporter Branwen Jeffreys speaks with families and teachers, grappling with the ongoing challenges of bridging the developmental gaps left by those unprecedented years. The impact on speech, language, communication skills, and even basic social interaction is explored. After nearly two years of interrupted schooling for many, the long road to recovery is far from over.
“Panorama” airs Monday, March 17th at 8:00 PM on BBC One.
