Fiona Simpson

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Robin Porter, chief executive at Luton Council said he is "absolutely committed" to improving standards. Picture: Luton Council

News 24 February 2020

Luton 'truly sorry' after Ofsted rates children's services 'inadequate'

Children's Services

Rachel Dickinson joined Barnsley in 2013.

News 24 February 2020

Barnsley DCS Rachel Dickinson to step down

Social Care

More children from black and ethnic minority backgrounds use apps than white children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2020

Children from deprived backgrounds most likely to use learning apps, research finds

Early Years

Dr Cheryll Adams, executive director of IHV, said the findings of the report were 'unacceptable'. Picture: iHV

News 20 February 2020

Overstretched health visitors 'unable to offer good support'

Early Years

Leicestershire County Council stopped funding the girl's transport after she turned 16. Picture: Leicestershire County Council

News 20 February 2020

Council in court after stopping disabled girl's free school transport

Education

Jonathan Stanley, NERCC manager, said the rise suggests a lack of placements for children with complex needs

News 20 February 2020

Rise in children's home costs shows 'limited impact of commissioning'

Social Care

Just four per cent of school leaders said children received NHS help quickly. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 February 2020

Bursary scheme for school mental health counsellors launches

Education

Sadiq Khan carried out an overhaul of the gang violence matrix. Picture: City Hall

News 18 February 2020

Drop in young people on London gang violence database

Youth Justice

Coronavirus symptoms include a fever, cough and trouble breathing. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 February 2020

Coronavirus: Teach children about outbreak to stop bullying, schools told

Education

The youth select committee launches its report. Picture: Youth select committee

News 14 February 2020

Prioritise youth services to tackle knife crime, government told

Youth Justice

Julie Bentley has resigned for personal reasons. Picture: Action for Children

News 14 February 2020

Action for Children chief Julie Bentley resigns

Youth Work

Local government and social care ombudsman Michael King found Luton Borough Council had not been reviewed or amended a child's EHC plan. Picture: LGA

News 14 February 2020

Council to review emergency foster care procedures

Social Care