Whilst we believe children should go back to school as soon as it is safe to reopen to ensure vulnerable children are safeguarded and educational inequality is reduced, the reopening of schools presents urgent challenges for the reintegration of vulnerable children or those with additional needs. Reintegration into school after a protracted period of absence can be a real challenge for many young people. Just for Kids Law and CRAE shared our concerns on this in our submission to the Education Select Committee Inquiry on the impact of COVID-19 on education and children’s social care.