Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

The government has announced a further 100,000 laptops for disadvantaged pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 October 2020

Four in 10 CAMHS failed to adapt support services during lockdown, research shows

Health

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

News 15 October 2020

Marcus Rashford’s free school meal plea rejected by government

Social Care

Cafcass services were rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2018. Picture: Ofsted

News 14 October 2020

Ofsted launches consultation over Cafcass inspections

Social Care

Care leavers should be entitled to extended stays in university accomodation, signatories to the Care Leaver Covenant say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 October 2020

Treat care leavers with more empathy, business and education leaders urged

Social Care

Boris Johnson announced the new three-tier Covid-19 alert system on Monday. Picture: UK Prime Minister/Twitter

News 13 October 2020

Three-tier Covid restrictions come at ‘significant cost’ to local authorities, LGA warns

Early Years

Resources are available for adults supporting vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 October 2020

Digital service to protect vulnerable children from online abuse launches

Youth Work

Ben Brown, 22, (pictured with mum Helen) took his own life in April. Picture: PAPYRUS

News 13 October 2020

Local lockdowns threaten students’ mental health, charities say

Coronavirus

The proposals would allow police to freely stop and search people convicted of carrying weapons. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 October 2020

Home Office proposals could make stop and search of children easier

Youth Justice

Ninety per cent of children remanded in custody in London are from BAME backgrounds, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 October 2020

Survey explores rise in child remand in London

Youth Justice

Researchers have suggested delaying exams for children with depression. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2020

Depression link to underachievement in school exams

Mental health

Debbe Jones moves from Tower Hamlets Council. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2020

Croydon Council names Debbie Jones as interim DCS

Children's Services

Yvette Stanley: "The number of children’s homes registered is the most that we’ve ever had." Picture: Ofsted

News 7 October 2020

Children's homes registrations nearly double during lockdown

Social Care