Fiona Simpson

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Some of the projects support children at risk of online abuse. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2020

DfE names projects to get emergency funding for vulnerable young people

Children's Services

Some childminders have reported working for free. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 27 April

Coronavirus

Hundreds of children reported being abused or neglected in just one week. Picture: NSPCC

News 27 April 2020

Hundreds of children each week 'suffer abuse and neglect during lockdown'

Children's Services

Parents are advise to research new apps used by children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2020

How to protect children from online abuse during lockdown

Coronavirus

Experts warn that criminals may target children isolated due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 April 2020

Sector leaders hit back at 'dangerous' relaxation of councils' statutory duties

Social Care

Just 26 per cent of settings remain open, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Councils can switch early years funding between settings, new DfE guidance states

Early Years

Tributes have been paid to Carol Challoner who died from coronavirus. Picture: Liverpool City Council

News 23 April 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 23 April

Coronavirus

The project teaches children to spot the signs of grooming. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Online support services 'less effective' than face-to-face sessions

Education

The legislation bypassed parliament's 21-day rule. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Emergency legislation relaxes councils' statutory duties to vulnerable children

Children's Services

Busy Bees has said it will keep open 100 of its 379 early years settings. Picture: Busy Bees

News 22 April 2020

Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 22 April

Coronavirus

Just one per cent of all children attended school over Easter. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2020

'Very low' numbers of vulnerable children attending school, figures reveal

Education

Vicky Ford answered questions over videolink. Picture: Parliament TV

News 22 April 2020

Minister backs plans to relax council duties to vulnerable children

Education