Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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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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Pandemic a ‘pressure cooker’ for issues facing vulnerable children, Ofsted chief warns

Social Care
Teenagers can use the app to access opportunities in their area. Picture: Adobe Stock
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#Chances4Children: Met Police to use charity app to tackle youth knife crime

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The children's minister met young food ambassadors on Zoom. Picture: Children's Right2Food campaign/Twitter
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Coronavirus daily round-up: Monday 30 November

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More than 600 children were referred to local authority children's services a day after the first lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Councils report influx of referrals to children’s services

Social Care
One in four childcare providers face closures, research warns. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 27 November

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The research follows nine years of work by the Duchess. Picture: Royal Foundation
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Duchess of Cambridge reveals early years survey findings

Early Years
The NCS was forced to cancel its summer and autumn programmes due to Covid-19. Picture: Adobe Stock
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NCS secures £100m in Spending Review

Youth Work
Apprenticeship levels have dropped, ONS figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus daily round-up: Thursday 26 November

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Onside Youth Zones has 14 sites across the UK. Picture: OnSide Youth Zones
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Essex’s first OnSide Youth Zone given green light

Youth Work
Young people said they felt inspired by community spirit during lockdown. Picture: The Jack Petchey Foundation
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#Chances4Children: More than half of young people supported communities during lockdown

Youth Work
Rishi Sunak will focus solely on the UK's recovery from Covid-19. Picture: Parliament UK
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Spending Review: Sector bodies set out key asks

Early Years
Returning to school has had a positive impact on young people's mental health, new research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus daily round-up: Wednesday 25 November

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