Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Campaigners say exclusions could further deepen inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Campaigners call for temporary ban on exclusions

Coronavirus
The summit will explore support for children with SEND post-Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock
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SEND Summit explores support for children with special educational needs and disabilities

Special Educational Needs
NQSWs will receive hands-on training, according to Cafcass. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Cafcass launches newly qualified social workers scheme

Social Care
Secondary school pupils in England must wear masks in some areas of school, government guidelines state. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Williamson urged to extend use of masks in secondary schools

Coronavirus
Charlotte Ramsden is director of people at Salford City Council
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DCS changes at lowest level in a decade, analysis shows

Social Care
The Bill recognises children as victims of domestic abuse rather than witnesses. Picture: Adobe Stock
Features

Domestic Abuse Bill: Key measures for children and sector reaction

Social Care
Carolyne Willow, director of Article 39, has threatened legal action. Picture: Article 39
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DfE threatened with legal action over ban on unregulated accommodation for under-16s

Social Care
The High Court will hear the case later this year. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Universal Credit uplift: Key questions on legal challenge

Social Care
Council leader David Hitchiner said the council had reached a 'watershed moment'. Picture: Herefordshire Council
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Herefordshire agrees improvement plan after damning High Court judgment

Social Care
More than half of young people said the pandemic had affected their career paths. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Covid-19 highlights ‘stark inequalities’ for young Londoners, research reveals

Social Care
MP Steve Brine, chair of the APPG on childcare and early education, will unveil the results of the survey at an online event. Picture: Parliament UK
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Early years funding levels not sustainable, MPs warn

Early Years
Almost half of early years workers have supported a bereaved child, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Free webinar for early years staff supporting bereaved children

Early Years