Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Campaigners have said the ban 'does not go far enough. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 February 2021

Sector responds to ban on unregulated accommodation for under-16s

Social Care

Families’ finances have deteriorated since the first lockdown, charity workers have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 February 2021

Low-income families ‘at breaking point’ under Covid-19 restrictions

Coronavirus

The NDNA are supporting the #ThumbsUpforEarlyYears campaign. Picture: NDNA/Twitter

News 18 February 2021

#Chances4Children: Early years providers join forces to give sector a ‘thumbs up’

Chances4Children

Youth services are at a 'crucial point in history', YMCA researchers say. Picture: YMCA

News 18 February 2021

Youth services spending cut by three quarters in a decade, YMCA research shows

Coronavirus

Are you taking part in #CareDay21? Picture: Barnardo's NI/Twitter

News 18 February 2021

Care Day 2021: Online events celebrate the rights of children with care experience

Social Care

MP Emma Lewell Buck was among those to criticise the application process. Picture: Parliament UK

News 17 February 2021

Backlash over ‘crass’ rejection of care leavers from Care Review’s expert group

Coronavirus

Sadiq Khan has called on minister to 'adequately' fund early years. Picture: City Hall

News 16 February 2021

Sadiq Khan warns thousands of London's early years providers fear closure within a year

Early Years

Girls have reported that Girlguiding has improved their wellbeing during the pandemic. Picture: Girlguiding

News 16 February 2021

Current lockdown having greater impact on girls’ wellbeing, Girlguiding says

Youth Work

Josh MacAlister has previously defended his position as chair. Picture: Frontline

News 15 February 2021

Social work union branch calls for Care Review chair to be replaced

Social Care

Nursery workers say they struggle to support children with complex backgrounds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 February 2021

Nursery staff call for training to deal with complex mental health needs in under-fives

Early Years

Young children with SEND were less likely to hit age-related targets after lockdown, researchers found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 February 2021

Disadvantaged children and those with SEND lost most learning in first lockdown, research shows

Coronavirus

The exemptions mean social workers carry out less face-to-face visits. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 February 2021

DfE launches fresh consultation over extending children’s social care exemptions

Coronavirus