Fiona Simpson

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Some children with SEND experience social isolation due to time spent out of lessons, Ofsted has warned. Picture Adobe Stock

News 14 May 2021

Children with SEND not supported at mainstream schools, Ofsted finds

Education

Mark Gifford is chief executive of the NCS Trust. Picture: NCS Trust

News 14 May 2021

NCS to move to year-round offer to cut costs, chief executive confirms

Youth Work

The ban on junk food adverts will come into force in April 2022. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 13 May 2021

How the government plans to tackle childhood obesity

Health

Tulip Siddiq has questioned the government's promise to prioritise early years. Picture: Parliament UK

News 12 May 2021

Thousands of childcare providers closed this year, government figures reveal

Coronavirus

The Queen announced the new legislation during her 67th Queen's Speech. Picture: Twitter/House of Lords

News 11 May 2021

Queen’s Speech 2021: Skills and Post-16 Education Bill ‘central to pandemic recovery’

Education

The Queen also announced the government's commitment to education catch-up. Picture: Twitter/House of Lords

News 11 May 2021

Queen’s Speech 2021: Government to ‘prioritise early years’ as Covid-19 restrictions lift

Early Years

Claudia Sturt has been named as new chief executive of the Youth Justice Board. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 May 2021

YJB appoints Claudia Sturt as new chief executive

Youth Justice

Women who turn 18 in the youth justice system face harsher punishments and decreased support, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Young women moving to adult justice system 'face cliff edge of support'

Coronavirus

Dr Adeela Shafi leads on all three programmes in the UK. Picture: Gloucestershire University

News 7 May 2021

Young offenders to benefit from new Erasmus-funded scheme

Youth Justice

The study will look at ways to combat child criminal and sexual exploitation. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Major study to explore new ways to prevent child exploitation

Youth Justice

Small group discussions will be one way of taking part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

How to get involved with the Care Review

Social Care

Foster care agencies are encouraging more people to adopt. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 May 2021

Five ways to take part in Foster Care Fortnight

Social Care