Fiona Simpson

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Local government and social care ombudsman Micheal King. Picture: LGSCO

News 2 July 2020

Council oversight left boy with SEND out of education for months, ombudsman finds

Education

Leicester is the first area in England subject to a 'local lockdown'. Picture: Leicester City Council

News 1 July 2020

Leicester lockdown: Concern over 'negative' impact of tightened restrictions on young people

Children's Services

DfE has issued updated guidance on free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 1 July

Coronavirus

Young people have also been sharing their lockdown diaries. Picture: Power2/Twitter

News 1 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Empowerment scheme helps support disadvantaged children back to school

Chances4Children

Campaigners have called for more action to prevent food poverty. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Call to 'put children first' in post-lockdown recovery planning

Coronavirus

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will make a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon. Picture: Parliament UK

News 30 June 2020

Emergency changes to EHC plans extended for second time

Coronavirus

Guide Pippa, 12, designed a new badge celebrating Covid-19 key workers and volunteers. Picture: Girlguiding

News 30 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 30 June

Coronavirus

The Skill Mill has launched a selection of masks to fund employment opportunities for young people. Picture: The Skill Mill

News 30 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Face mask initiative boosts employment opportunities for young offenders

Chances4Children

Boris Johnson has promised to deliver a 'massive catch up plan' for children. Picture: Boris Johnson/Twitter

News 29 June 2020

Prime Minister pledges £1bn to rebuild schools but early years miss out again

Early Years

Shadow early years minister Tulip Siddiq has backed sector leaders. Picture: Parliament UK

News 29 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 29 June

Coronavirus

Young adults and children have reported spending 22 hours a day in cells. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 June 2020

Young prisoners 'spending 22 hours a day in cells' due to pandemic, charities warn

Youth Justice

Thousands of Year 11 pupils risk losing out on further training in September, new research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Friday 26 June

Coronavirus