Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Analysis

Fears over hidden impact Budget will have on children’s provision

Education
Analysis

Probation hub points to improved support

Youth Justice
Interviews

Interview - Amerdeep Somal

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
The consortium aims to provide greater support for foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Number of children in care drops for first time in 16 years

Social Care
Kirklees Uniform Exchange is among the winners of this years award
News

Youth organisations recognised in King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Youth Work
The guidance lays out councils' duty to provide 'leisure-time activities and facilities for young people'. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Sector welcomes support for local authorities through National Youth Strategy

Youth Work
The NCS will be wound down from March next year
News

NCS leaders ‘disappointed’ by government decision to close programme

Youth Work
News

First details of National Youth Strategy revealed

Youth Work
DfE is being urged to respond to the Care Review before the end of the year. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Legal firms back call for review of hair strand testing in care proceedings

Social Care
Research found most council staff considered long-term foster care a positive permanence option. Picture:
News

Foster carer numbers drop by almost 2,000 over four years

Social Care
News

Support for marginalised families increases awareness of risks to children, research finds

Youth Justice
The programme will be linked to the roll out of new family hubs. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

'Archaic’ model for adopted children's contact with birth families needs reform, say researchers

Social Care