Fiona Simpson

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Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield warns of a 'lost generation'. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 7 July 2020

Children’s commissioner warns 120,000 teenagers at risk of ‘falling off the radar’

Coronavirus

Lockdown has left children missing out on vital services, Barnardo's warns. Picture: Barnardo's

News 7 July 2020

Barnardo’s report drop in referrals to support services

Coronavirus

The NCS has announced plans for a summer scheme as official guidance allows more contact with young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 7 July

Coronavirus

Young people can be confined to their cells for 22-hours-a-day under new rules. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 July 2020

Children in STCs can be kept in cells for 22-hours-a-day under new measures

Youth Justice

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said enforcement powers would be used to address serious concerns. Picture: Ofsted

News 6 July 2020

‘Inadequate’ children’s services targeted as Ofsted outlines plans to restart inspection visits

Coronavirus

MPs have called for an urgent funding review for the early years sector. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 6 July

Coronavirus

The scheme will offer help with job-readiness, confidence building, re-forming friendships and building resilience. Photo: AdobeStock

News 6 July 2020

NCS announces summer programme for 16- and 17-year-olds

Youth Work

The Involved tool was developed by 30 young people. Picture: British Youth Council

News 3 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Young people to influence Covid-19 policy using Instagram

Chances4Children

Free breakfasts will continue to be provided over the summer break. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 3 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 3 July

Coronavirus

Hundreds of children will benefit from healthy breakfasts. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 3 July 2020

Free school breakfast scheme extended over summer holidays

Coronavirus

Limits on class sizes in nurseries will be lifted on 20 July. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 July 2020

Early years 'bubbles' scrapped in weeks as schools told to reopen to all pupils in September

Early Years

All pupils will return to school in September. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 2 July

Coronavirus