Fiona Simpson

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The network will support families struggling with the impact of Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 May 2020

London boroughs form joint adoption support network

Social Care

Keith Glazier said councils face a 'perfect storm' of reduced funding and rising demand. Picture: Wealden Conservatives

News 21 May 2020

Councils 'will struggle' to support vulnerable children due to cuts, CCN warns

Coronavirus

Young people receive 20 per cent less Universal Credit than over-25s. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 20 May

Coronavirus

Pupils in reception, Year 1 and Year 6 could return to school on 1 June. Picture: Children's Commissioner for England

News 20 May 2020

Council dissent over school reopening plans grows

Education

Frances Crook, chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, is leading the campaign. Picture: Howard League for Penal Reform

News 20 May 2020

Howard League calls for end to remanding unsentenced children in custody

Youth Justice

Childcare providers have not been offered emergency funding by government, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 19 May

Coronavirus

Young people will struggle to enter the jobs market, sector leaders have warned.

News 19 May 2020

Youth unemployment: government must pledge £1bn to tackle crisis, experts warn

Careers

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join Heads Together volunteers for a Mental Health Week message. Picture: Heads Together

News 18 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 18 May

Coronavirus

Micheal Gove told local authorities and schools to 'know their responsibilities'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 18 May 2020

Poorer pupils 'worst affected' by school closures, study warns, amid row over reopening

Education

Youth workers have reported less contact with young people during lockdown. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 15 May 2020

National data standard for youth work launches

Youth Work

Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick will meet with education and early years leaders. Picture: Parliament UK

News 15 May 2020

Coronavirus round-up: Friday 15 May

Coronavirus

Oxfordshire's youth justice service has been rated 'good' by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 May 2020

Oxfordshire youth justice service praised over work to tackle child criminal exploitation

Youth Justice