Fiona Simpson

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The government has pledged to rollout more laptops this month. Picture: Children's Commissioner for England

News 7 January 2021

Schools ‘running at 70 per cent capacity’ as headteachers question government laptop scheme

Coronavirus

The next stage of priority vaccines has not yet been confirmed, Matt Hancock said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 January 2021

Nursery workers have ‘good case’ to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine, says Hancock

Coronavirus

Children's home staff and nursery workers should be prioritised for the vaccine, sector leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 January 2021

Covid-19 vaccine: Prioritise staff working with vulnerable children, say sector leaders

Coronavirus

Gavin Williamson announced his plan in the House of Commons. Picture: Parliament TV

News 6 January 2021

Gavin Williamson confirms return of free school meals voucher scheme

Education

Charities and youth work organisations are offering free training and mentoring schemes for disadvantaged young people. Picture: Pressmaster/Adobe Stock

Analysis 5 January 2021

Youth jobs crisis: schemes set up to help young people find work

Education

Boris Johnson announced a return to measures similar to those imposed last March. Picture: UK Parliament

News 5 January 2021

Coronavirus lockdown: Nurseries remain open despite fears over safety

Coronavirus

Millions of children have returned to home schooling. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 January 2021

Plans to support vulnerable children set out as schools close amid third coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus

Paul Boyce has been awarded an OBE. Picture: Knowsley Council

News 4 January 2021

Wirral DCS Paul Boyce awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours

Social Care

Many primary schools are open today. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 January 2021

Calls for school closures as coronavirus cases soar

Education

Gavin Williamson has been criticised for ignoring early years providers "time and again". Picture: Parliament UK

News 4 January 2021

Early years ‘ignored’ in row over reopening schools

Early Years

Charlie Taylor said children had been held in solitary confinement. Picture: HMI Prisons

News 18 December 2020

Urgent improvement notice issued over isolation of children at Rainsbrook STC

Coronavirus

Many early years staff found new jobs while on furlough, a survey found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 December 2020

Nurseries could face staffing shortages due to low attendance rates, research warns

Early Years