Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Schools in East Sussex will stay open. Picture: East Sussex Council

News 1 April 2020

DfE 'should extend free schools meals scheme' as settings set to open over Easter

Education

Some social workers had been forced to provide their own protective kit. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2020

BASW makes fresh plea for PPE as social worker dies from Covid-19

Social Care

Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 April 2020

Health visitors 'lack PPE to keep families safe'

Early Years

Campaigners are calling for every looked-after child to receive care until they reach 18 and new standards for care leavers’ accommodation. Picture: Martinan/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 March 2020

Put end to unregulated provision for under-18s, urge campaigners

Social Care

Electronic tags are used as a “protective, supportive and safeguarding measure” for children at risk of reoffending or gang involvement. Picture: Stocksolutions/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 March 2020

Briefing: Use of tags for ‘at risk’ children

Probation, resettlement and rehabilitation

Calls have been made for unregulated accommodation to be banned for all children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2020

Coronavirus: Government urged to postpone consultation on unregulated accommodation

Social Care

More than 100 children called Childline when it was announced schools would close. Picture: NSPCC

News 30 March 2020

Childline sees surge in calls over coronavirus

Youth Work

Many parents are worried about feeding their families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 March 2020

Coronavirus: Thousands of children 'have not received substitute free school meals'

Education

Schools have been told to update policies to include children working at home. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 March 2020

Coronavirus: Schools told to update child protection policies

Education

Enver Solomon, chief executive of Just for Kids Law, has written to ministers. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: Campaigners call for end to child arrests amid pandemic

Youth Justice

Rainbows and Browies can still complete their badges along with everyone else. Picture: Girlguiding

News 27 March 2020

Coronavirus: Uniformed youth groups launch online resources

Youth Work

Parents of children eligible for free school meals have been targeted. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 March 2020

Coronavirus: DfE warning over free school meals scam

Social Care