Fiona Simpson

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The initiative would see elderly people interact with early years pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 December 2019

LEYF to launch multi-generational early years scheme

Early Years

Leeds director of children and families Steve Walker abseils down the city's Portland Building. Picture: Leeds City Council

News 6 December 2019

Leeds DCS takes on care leavers' challenges to fund Christmas dinner

Social Care

Shadow education secretary Angela Rayner announcing Labour's plans to improve education. Picture: Labour Party

News 5 December 2019

General election: Labour pledges free breakfasts for all primary school pupils

Education

Lincolnshire Health Visitors also took strike action in the summer. Picture: Unite the Union

News 5 December 2019

Lincolnshire health visitors suspend month-long strike in 'victory' over pay dispute

Health

The number of children being placed for adoption has dropped. Picture: Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock

News 5 December 2019

Record number of children in care as adoption rates drop

Social Care

Sarah Parker has resigned as head of children's services for Dorset Council

News 4 December 2019

Dorset's director of children's services resigns after just 11 months in role

Children's Services

Improving youth mental health services is a top priority for young voters. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 December 2019

General election: Young voters more concerned by mental health and climate change than Brexit, expert says

Health

Despite improving custody numbers, conditions in custody centres have declined, a report says Picture: Becky Nixon

News 2 December 2019

Number of children in custody drops by 73 per cent in a decade

Youth Justice

The group says listening to children's voices must be a priority. Picture: Barnardo's

News 29 November 2019

General election: Charities and youth organisations call on next government to 'put children first'

Children's Services

Campaigners have called for clarity over Ofsted's ruling on off-rolling

News 28 November 2019

Alternative education provider first to be rated 'outstanding' under new Ofsted framework

Education

The CYP Now Awards 2019 took place at the Hurlingham Club, west London. Picture: Julian Dodd

News 28 November 2019

CYP Now Awards 2019 in pictures

Youth Work

Current childcare policy benefits more affluent families, a new report warns. Picture: Oksana Kuzmina/Adobe Stock

News 27 November 2019

General election: Focus on quality childcare, not just more 'free' hours, parties told

Early Years