Module 8 opened on Tuesday 21 May 2024. This module will examine the impact of the pandemic on children and young people in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The module will consider the impact of the pandemic on children across society including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and from a diverse range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
The application process to become a Core Participant for Module 8 opened from 21 May until 17 June 2024. The process for applying to be a Core Participant is set out in the Core Participant protocol.
The Inquiry plans to hear evidence for this investigation in London across four weeks from 29 September 2025 – 23 October 2025.
Upcoming or past hearing dates for this module can be viewed on the Inquiry’s hearings page.