Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Lack of early years funding makes supporting children with SEND "near-impossible", the EYA warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 January 2020

Early years survey seeks views on SEND funding

Early Years

The council has said there are 'no excuses' for the outcome. Picture: Middlesbrough Council

News 27 January 2020

Middlesbrough children's services rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted

Children's Services

Redthread youth workers support young victims of violent crime in hospital accident and emergency departments

News 24 January 2020

Youth violence prevention scheme to expand to three London hospitals

Youth Work

The number of children with an EHC plan has increased 47 per cent since 2015. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 January 2020

Schools 'failing to meet legal duties for disabled pupils'

Education

The Duchess of Cambridge met children at ThinkTank science museum in Birmingham. Picture: Kensington Palace

News 22 January 2020

Duchess of Cambridge launches survey on under-fives

Early Years

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said, despite concerns, the report showed "positive developments". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 January 2020

Ofsted warns over lack of children's home provision

Social Care

The number of children with an EHC plan has increased 47 per cent since 2015. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 January 2020

Thousands of children with SEND 'not enrolled in school'

Education

Sector leaders have called on the government for a review into the care system. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2020

Hundreds of experts sign letter calling for independent review of care system

Social Care

Education secretary Gavin Williamson announced the extra funding

News 17 January 2020

Sector leaders criticise government's call to prioritise adoption

Social Care

Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman Michael King. Picture: LGO

News 17 January 2020

Council to reimburse foster carer's school transport costs

Social Care

Barnardo's chief executive Javed Khan called on the government to find a long-term solution to the issue. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 16 January 2020

One fifth of knife crimes in England and Wales committed by children

Youth Justice

One in five adults suffered abuse as a child, a new report estimates. Picture: Action for Children

News 15 January 2020

One in five adults in England and Wales abused as children

Social Care