Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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The majority of people believe barriers to education is a key driver of poor social mobility. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
News

National family hubs plan would improve social mobility, researchers say

Children's Services
The NCS moved to a year-round offer in 2022. Picture: NCS Trust
News

NCS cut costs by 32% through year-round offer, business plan reveals

Youth Work
Ofsted must 're-engage with the sector to develop a fair system built on mutual respect', sector leaders say
News

County council leaders urge next government to curb high cost of children’s services

Children's Services
The UK is facing a foster carer shortage, local authorities warn. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock
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Council offers ‘best foster care recruitment package in London’

Social Care
Oasis Restore’s refurbishment comes complete with a raft of high-spec classrooms for students to undertake vocational courses. Picture: Track 5/Adobe Stock
Analysis

UK’s first secure school opens after years of debate and delay

Youth Justice
Oliver Steeper was known to his family as Oli. Picture: Leigh Day
News

Oliver Steeper’s death after choking on food at nursery ruled as ‘misadventure’

Early Years
Rishi Sunak has announced plans for a year of national service for 18-year-olds if elected in July. Picture: Rishi Sunak/X
News

Youth leaders question Conservative plan for national service

Youth Work
Cookham Wood YOI is set to close at the end of May. Picture: HMI Prisons
News

Cookham Wood YOI staff 'unaware of closure plans until last minute'

Youth Justice
The ban was set to tackle a rise in vaping among young people. Picture: daisydaisy/Adobe Stock
News

Plans to tackle youth vaping and smoking set to be scrapped ahead of election

Health
Kate Roughley was convicted following a trial at Manchester Crown Court. Picture: Debu55y/Adobe Stock
News

Stockport deputy nursery manager jailed over death of nine-month-old

Early Years
The UKYP has around 300 elected members. Picture: UKYP/Twitter
News

NYA appointed to run UK Youth Parliament

Youth Work
Oasis Restore is on the site of the former Medway Secure Training Centre. Picture: Oasis Charitable Trust
News

UK’s first secure school ready to open

Youth Justice