Fiona Simpson

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Obesity levels for poorer children start at an early age, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 December 2020

Obesity rates among poorest teenagers double that of richer peers, research shows

Health

Victims reported being unable to concentrate on school work. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 December 2020

Child sexual abuse in schools ‘an open secret’, inquiry finds

Social Care

Rachel de Souza will take up the position in March next year. Picture: DfE

News 17 December 2020

Rachel De Souza named as new children’s commissioner

Social Care

The Social Mobility Commission has called for improved communication across Whitehall. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 December 2020

Social Mobility Commission to move to Cabinet Office

Social Care

Exam students will return first. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 December 2020

DfE announces staggered returns for secondary schools after Christmas

Education

Both primary and secondary school pupils missed out on learning, the report shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 December 2020

Disadvantaged children lost most days of learning due to Covid-19, new research shows

Coronavirus

Boxes contain enough for 10 breakfasts, School Food Matters say. Picture: School Food Matters

News 16 December 2020

#Chances4Children: Unicef UK rolls out support through first ever domestic grant

Chances4Children

Schools in Greenwich have been asked to close. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 December 2020

Greenwich revokes school closure plans after DfE legal threat

Education

Amanda Spielman: We want to return to our usual work in a measured, sensitive and practical way. Picture: Ofsted

News 15 December 2020

Covid-19 restrictions could set back children’s development by six months, Ofsted warns

Coronavirus

Youth unemployment levels have reached a record high

News 15 December 2020

Youth employment hits record low, ONS figures show

Careers

Dr Krish Kandiah is the founding director of charity Home for Good. Picture: Twitter/Krish Kandiah

News 14 December 2020

Charity boss and adopter set to be named new chair of adoption leadership board

Social Care

The centre is run by Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. Picture: Google Maps

News 14 December 2020

Tavistock publishes nine-year study on puberty blockers

Health