School and nursery closures 'likely to have contributed to noticeable drop in child abuse reporting' Neighbours and family members to keep an eye out for concerning incidents, patterns or behaviour and seek help for children as soon as possible The PSNI is investigating cases of child abuse and working to `bring perpetrators to justice' SCHOOL and nursery closures are "likely" to have contributed to a "sustained and noticeable drop" in children at risk of harm being flagged up with police and social services since the new year. Schools did not reopen after the Christmas break as part of Stormont efforts to contain rising Covid-19 infection numbers - with remote learning in effect until the mid-term break in February.