Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

More than half of UK adults have reported an increase in anxiety. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2020

Key findings from the latest ONS data on impact of Covid-19

Coronavirus

New guidance has been published for new parents. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 May 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 1 May

Coronavirus

The Trussell Trust are supporting thousands more families since lockdown began. Picture: Trussell Trust

News 1 May 2020

Thousands more children relying on foodbanks during lockdown, charities warn

Coronavirus

More than a third of key workers have admitted to having safety fears at work. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 April 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 30 April

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Early years leaders say providers are between "a rock and a hard place". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 April 2020

Childcare leaders criticise inclusion of nurseries in consumer watchdog probe

Coronavirus

Jenny Coles warned there is a 'high probability' of a rise in child protection cases after the Covid-19 pandemic is over

News 30 April 2020

DCS turnover at highest level for a single quarter

Children's Services

Children's Commissioner for England Anne Longfield has called for more support for vulnerable children

News 30 April 2020

Children's commissioner for England: Government must revoke changes to statutory duties

Coronavirus

More vulnerable children are attending schools, new figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 April 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 29 April

Coronavirus

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson addressed the education select committee. Picture: Parliament UK

News 29 April 2020

Williamson: Changes to SEND tribunals and EHC plans could be made permanent

Education

Gavin Williamson answers questions from the education select committee over videolink. Picture: Parliament TV

News 29 April 2020

Five key points Gavin Williamson told the education select committee

Coronavirus

More than 100 NHS and care staff have died after contracting Covid-19

News 28 April 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Tuesday 28 April

Coronavirus

Some older foster carers may lose out on income, providers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2020

Foster care providers call for clarity over emergency funding

Coronavirus