Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Marcus Rashford responded defiantly on Twitter. Picture: Manchester United/Twitter

News 23 October 2020

Free school meals row deepens as councils and businesses vow to feed children over half term

Social Care

Gavin Williamson has been accused of politicising adoption. Picture: Parliament UK

News 22 October 2020

Campaigners accuse Gavin Williamson of using adoption as 'political football'

Social Care

The guide aims to support families to learn together. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 October 2020

New guide promotes teaching children about Black History Month

Education

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been urged to invest in local authorities. Picture: Parliament UK

News 21 October 2020

Treasury announces one-year spending review ‘focussed entirely’ on Covid-19

Social Care

Avon Tyrrell provided engagement days for 71,000 children last year. Picture: UK Youth

News 21 October 2020

UK Youth announces job cuts at Avon Tyrrell

Youth Work

The government has been asked to return early intervention funding to 2010 levels. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 October 2020

Immigration Bill: MPs vote to scrap child refugee rights after Brexit

Social Care

Tulip Siddiq is calling on Conservative MPs to defy Boris Johnson. Picture: Parliament UK

News 20 October 2020

Labour calls for Tory revolt in free school meals row

Education

Secondary schools should close for two weeks over half term, the NEU says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 October 2020

Circuit-breaker lockdown necessary to stop rising Covid-19 cases in secondary schools, NEU says

Coronavirus

Young people are struggling to access mental health support, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 October 2020

Secondary school pupils unable to access school counselling, YoungMinds says

Youth Work

Ndidi Okezie, UK Youth chief executive, chairs the group that is calling for essential financial skills training for young people. Picture: UK Youth

News 16 October 2020

Youth work leaders back calls for financial training for young people

Youth Work

Outcomes First Group has acquired 27 residential children's homes among other services. Picture: Outcomes First Group

News 16 October 2020

Outcomes First Group acquires Bryn Melyn Care

Social Care

Professionals supporting children with SEND should not be redeployed, health bosses warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 October 2020

Health visitors and school nurses 'should not be redeployed to fight Covid-19'

Health