Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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Youth services are vital for young people's mental health, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Major children's rights report renews calls for youth work investment

Youth Work
Children's rights were overlooked in the government's response to the pandemic, charities have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Children’s rights ‘worryingly low’ on political agenda, charities warn

Youth Work
Oxfordshire County Council is considering a free meals scheme for young children.
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Covid winter grant scheme: Councils roll-out government-funded holiday hunger support

Coronavirus
Children as young as 15 were 'subject to solitary confinement', inspectors found. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Inspectors criticise Rainsbrook STC for locking up children 23 hours a day for two weeks on arrival

Youth Justice
Care leavers reported experiencing mental health problems at university. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Support children and young people throughout care journey, academics urge

Social Care
The government has announced a package of measures to support next year's exam students. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 3 December

Coronavirus
A similar scheme launched in London earlier this year. Picture: nurtureuk
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Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit launch nurturing schools partnership

Youth Justice
Yvette Stanley, Ofsted's national director for regulation and social care, said the pandemic had exacerbated a range of problems in services for children. Picture: Ofsted
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'Serious shortage' of secure children’s home places concerns Ofsted

Youth Justice
Just a quarter of foster children remain in placements after turning 18, new research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Three quarters of foster carers leave placements after turning 18, new research shows

Social Care
Children have said they will miss visiting relatives this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 2 December

Coronavirus
The ruling was made by three judges at London's High Court. Picture: Mermaids
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Trans rights charities question High Court ruling on puberty blockers for under-16s

Health
The Anne Frank Trust UK holds anti-bullying workshops. Picture: Anne Frank Trust UK
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#Chances4Children: Workshops inspired by Anne Frank ‘significantly reduce prejudice’ in young people

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