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Children have been the hidden victims during this pandemic, with many having added pressures on their mental health, and some experiencing abuse and neglect at home, and increased risks online. During lockdown, reports to our helpline of physical abuse increased by 53% with concerns about emotional abuse increasing by nearly a quarter. Now we're entering a new phase with more schools returning, we still need to be here on the frontline to help those children cope and recover. No child should be