Fiona Simpson

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Barnardo's received more than 2,000 foster care referrals between March and April. Picture: Barnardo's

News 23 June 2020

Huge spike in number of children needing foster care during pandemic, Barnardo’s warns

Social Care

NDNA chief exectuive Purmina Tanuku called the provisions a 'lifeline' for working parents. Picture: NDNA

News 23 June 2020

Out of school and holiday clubs to resume from 4 July

Early Years

BAME young people experiencing suicidal thoughts during lockdown increased by more than a quarter compared with the same time period last year. Picture: Kooth

News 22 June 2020

Coronavirus impacts BAME children's mental health more than white peers, research shows

Mental health

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

News 22 June 2020

Government urged to 'respect' early years as sector misses out on catch up fund

Coronavirus

Disadvantaged children are at risk of developing mental health problems due to Covid-19, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 22 June

Coronavirus

Dr Mary Bousted, joint general secretary at the NEU, launched the plans. Picture: TUC

News 18 June 2020

NEU reveals plans for summer catch-up programme for vulnerable children

Coronavirus

Leigh Middleton, NYA chief executive, says the guidance is 'vital'. Picture: NYA

News 18 June 2020

NYA launches coronavirus guidance for youth work organisations

Coronavirus

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

News 18 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 18 June

Coronavirus

Youth organisations supporting young people most at risk from Covid-19 face the biggest concerns of their future. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2020

300,000 young people missing out on youth work services, analysis finds

Coronavirus

Julie McCulloch, director of policy at the ASCL, said the government 'needs to do better'. Picture: Parliament TV

News 17 June 2020

Government laptop scheme a 'national scandal' as 68,000 devices still not delivered

Coronavirus

A school in east London is trialling a pop-up classroom. Picture: Curl la Tourelle Head

News 17 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 17 June

Coronavirus

Vulnerable children could miss out on vital support if services are 'squeezed', researchers warn. Picture: Action for Children

News 16 June 2020

Early intervention services ‘unable to cope’ as lockdown measures lift

Coronavirus