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The Bicycle (Born in Covid Year, Core Lockdown Effects ) study launched in July .
It is looking at whether the lockdowns had an impact on children's talking and thinking skills.
The study is based at London 's City University and involves five other English universities.
Some children may have benefited from more time at home with their parents and some children might have been negatively impacted.
In June , 22,952 children were waiting 19 to 52 weeks for a speech and language therapy appointment.
Head teacher Shahi Ahmed says there is a "massive increase" in the number of children needing help with toilet training.
The school is now bringing in outside agencies to help support parents.
Attendance is falling as it sets "routine and expectations".
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