Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Keith Fraser: ' I want to understand this shift in the increase in younger children entering the youth justice system.' Picture: YJB
News

Number of children entering youth justice system increases for first time in a decade

Youth Justice
The campaign is urging the next Prime Minister to be a champion for children. Picture: Children's Charities Coalition
News

Politicians urged to better understand children’s issues ahead of general election

Education
An Ofsted inspection 'likely contributed' to Ruth Perry's death, an inquest ruled. Picture: Brighter Futures for Children
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Ofsted inspectors to undergo mental health training after Ruth Perry’s death

Education
Health visitors have reported an increase in families living in poverty, domestic violence and perinatal mental health issues. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Health visitor shortage leaves services unable to support vulnerable babies, report warns

Health
Anna Feuchtwang: 'The careful evaluation of different ways of providing children’s social care are a necessary next step'. Picture: NCB
News

NCB launches evaluation of Care Review reforms

Social Care
John Pearce says the strength of staff's relationships with young people help them to fulfil their potential. Picture: ADCS
News

Praise for council’s care leaver support package

Social Care
The councils says greater numbers of children with EHCPs are accessing specialist provision. Picture: Juanci/Adobe Stock
News

Growing SEND costs could lead to insolvency, council warns

Education
The IHV's career pathway is designed to make it easier for health professionals to take up health visiting roles. Picture: Monkey Business/ Adobe Stock
Analysis

Plan to boost number of health visitors

Health
David Johnston reaffirmed his commitment to improving standards of SEND support. Picture: ADCSTWEETS
Analysis

NCAS Conference: three key issues for children’s sector

Children's Services
CYP Now looks at key changes expected across the sector in 2024. Picture: Jo Panuwat D/Adobe Stock
Features

Key changes for children and young people’s sector in 2024

Carolyne Willow: 'It beggars belief that ministers believe staff are not acting in loco parentis.' Picture: Article 39
News

Children in supported accommodation not protected against corporal punishment, DfE admits

Social Care
The website offers a comparison tool for council offers. Picture: Care Leaver Offer
News

Councils urged to share care leaver offer on comparison site

Social Care