Fiona Simpson

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Artists Fark and My Dog Sighs with the mural in Portsmouth. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

News 16 March 2021

World Social Work Day: Mural unveiled among events to celebrate social workers

Social Care

The children's commissioner has called for more support for health visitors. Picture: IHV

News 16 March 2021

Children’s commissioner calls for ‘rocket boost’ for early years services

Coronavirus

More than two million children are eligible for the pupil premium. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2021

'Grave concerns' over pupil premium changes

Coronavirus

Helen Blackman has been described as 'a lovely person with a wonderful smile'. Picture: Nottingham City Council

News 15 March 2021

Tributes to Nottingham’s ‘dedicated’ DCS who died from Covid-19

Social Care

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill has been introduced in Parliament. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 March 2021

Tougher community sentences planned for young offenders

Youth Justice

The hub will offer support for housing and employment. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 March 2021

£3m pilot scheme aims to reduce youth reoffending in east London

Youth Justice

The Our Streets Now campaign is calling for schools to do more. Picture: Our Streets Now

News 12 March 2021

Round-up: Should schools teach pupils about public sexual harassment?

Education

The study will look into children's homes and foster care placements. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 March 2021

CMA to examine children’s social care market

Social Care

Access to education is vital to improving life chances, the research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 March 2021

Prioritise education to tackle pandemic-fuelled inequality, say public

Coronavirus

Support for vulnerable children has already been cut in some local authorities, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 March 2021

Most English councils expect to slash budgets next year, NAO warns

Coronavirus

The move will increase benefits by £150 per month. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 March 2021

Housing benefits for homeless young people and care leavers increased

Youth Work

The workshops took place in schools last autumn. Picture: Polka Theatre

News 10 March 2021

#Chances4Children: Polka Theatre launches free digital mental health workshops for children

Chances4Children