Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Figures show a record number of same-sex couples adopted children in 2018/19. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 2 January 2020

Decade of change: factors driving the rise in care during the 2010

Social Care

Ofsted credits the school with helping pupils to “rediscover their love for learning”

Analysis 2 January 2020

How alternative education provider scored top marks

Education

Renuka Jeyarajah-Dent has been awarded an OBE

News 1 January 2020

Coram deputy CEO awarded OBE in New Year Honours

Children's Services

Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield.

News 24 December 2019

Thousands of vulnerable children placed miles from home, Children’s Commissioner warns

Social Care

A rundown of CYP Now's top 10 stories from 2019 Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 December 2019

CYP Now's top 10 stories of 2019

Children's Services

The case was brought on behalf of two children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 December 2019

Government urged to scrap 'unlawful' £1,000 citizenship fee for children after High Court ruling

Children's Services

The fund will provide early intervention support for young people at risk of being involved in crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 December 2019

London mayor ploughs £3.2m into combatting youth violence

Youth Justice

Croydon YOS has been rated as "requires improvement". Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 December 2019

Too many Neet young people under Croydon YOS, inspectors say

Youth Justice

Six nurseries have been reopened by Norfolk County Council. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 December 2019

Council steps in to save charity-run nurseries

Early Years

Boris Johnson led his party to victory. Picture: Conservative Party

News 13 December 2019

General election result: What does the Conservative majority mean for children and young people?

Early Years

Sector leaders have laid-out their priorities for politicians. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 December 2019

General election result: Sector calls for 'urgent' investment in early years and an end to child poverty

Early Years

Benny Hunter with members of the Da'aro Youth Project. Picture: Benny Hunter

News 11 December 2019

Youth service cuts leave unaccompanied refugees unsupported, says case worker

Youth Work