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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 9h

2/ We understand that following our hearings can be difficult. There are a number of organisations listed on our website which can provide support on different issues.

You can contact any of them if you are in need of help. covid19.public-inquiry.uk/support/

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 9h

1/ Hearings have concluded for today for Module 8: Children and Young People.

A full transcript of today’s hearing will be available on the website shortly with an accessible version available on request.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 10h

John Barneby (Chief Executive Officer, Oasis Community Learning) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 10h

Alison Morton (Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Health Visiting) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 11h

Claire Dorer OBE (Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Special School) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 13h

Prof Steve Turner (President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 14h

Duncan Burton (Chief Nursing Officer, NHS England) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 17h

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry

This is the independent public inquiry to examine the UK’s preparedness and response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 17h

/1 Today, at public hearings for Module 8: Children and Young People we will hear evidence from five witnesses: Duncan Burton, Prof Steve Turner, Claire Dorer OBE, Alison Morton and John Barneby.

Please note timings are provisional and subject to change.

Module 8: Children and Young People
10.00-16.30
Duncan Burton, Prof Steve Turner, Claire Dorer OBE, Alison Morton and John Barneby.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

2/ We understand that following our hearings can be difficult. There are a number of organisations listed on our website which can provide support on different issues.

You can contact any of them if you are in need of help. covid19.public-inquiry.uk/support/

Support - UK Covid-19 Inquiry

If you are in crisis If you are in crisis and are unable to keep yourself safe, or are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide that you may act on, please

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

1/ Hearings have concluded for today for Module 8: Children and Young People.

A full transcript of today’s hearing will be available on the website shortly with an accessible version available on request.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

Prof Gillean McCluskey (Expert in Education) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

Katie Davies (Public Policy Director, Ofcom) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

Paul Marks (Principal, The High School Ballynahinch) gave evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

Lyndon Lewis (Headteacher, Ysgol Hendrefelin) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

Amanda Stocks (Headteacher, Stirling Inclusion Services) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

/2 Watch live from 10:00 (with a three minute delay) on our 📺 YouTube channel 👇

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry

This is the independent public inquiry to examine the UK’s preparedness and response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future.

www.youtube.com

UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 1d

/1 Today, at public hearings for Module 8: Children and Young People we will hear evidence from five witnesses: Amanda Stocks, Lyndon Lewis, Paul Marks, Katie Davies and Prof Gillean McCluskey.

All times are provisional and subject to change.

UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Module 8
Children and Young People
10.00- 16.30
Amanda Stocks, Lyndon Lewis, Paul Marks, Katie Davies and Prof Gillean McCluskey.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 2d

2/ We understand that following our hearings can be difficult. There are a number of organisations listed on our website which can provide support on different issues.

You can contact any of them if you are in need of help. covid19.public-inquiry.uk/support/

Support - UK Covid-19 Inquiry

If you are in crisis If you are in crisis and are unable to keep yourself safe, or are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide that you may act on, please

covid19.public-inquiry.uk

UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 2d

1/ Hearings have concluded for today for Module 8: Children and Young People.

A full transcript of today’s hearing will be available on the website shortly with an accessible version available on request.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 2d

Kevin Courtney (Former Joint General Secretary, The National Education Union Representing Trades Union Congress - TUC) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 2d

Sir Jon Coles (Chief Executive, United Learning) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 2d

Matthew Coffey (Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Inspector, Ofsted) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today.

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 2d

/2 Watch live from 10:30 (with a three minute delay) on our 📺 YouTube channel 👇

www.youtube.com/@UKCovid-19I...

UK Covid-19 Inquiry

This is the independent public inquiry to examine the UK’s preparedness and response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and to learn lessons for the future.

www.youtube.com

UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 2d

1/ Today, at public hearings for Module 8: Children and Young People we will hear evidence from four witnesses: Matthew Coffey, Sir Jon Coles, Sir (Mufti) Hamid Patel CBE and Kevin Courtney.

Please note timings are provisional and subject to change.

10.30-16.30 Monday 6 October 2025
Matthew Coffey, Sir Jon Coles, Sir (Mufti) Hamid Patel CBE and Kevin Courtney.

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