Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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Hundreds of settings will see children living alone, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Hundreds of supported accommodation providers register with Ofsted

Social Care
Kate Roughley was convicted following a trial at Manchester Crown Court. Picture: Debu55y/Adobe Stock
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Stockport nursery worker guilty of baby’s manslaughter

Early Years
Brighton and Hove has seen 'no deterioration' in its children's services since 2018, according to inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Council’s children’s services praised for ‘excellent’ family support

Social Care
Researchers suggest extending compulsory education would mitigate pandemic learning loss. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
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DfE proposes ban on teaching sex education to young children

Education
The partnership will examine the impact of youth provision on children's mental health. Picture: NCS
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NCS partnership to define youth services impact on mental health

Youth Work
Agency social workers must be catergorised into five groups, DfE guidance says. Picture Adobe Stock
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Implementation of social work agency price caps delayed

Social Care
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June 2020. Picture: West Midlands Police/Family handout
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‘Critical opportunities’ missed to prevent Arthur Labinjo-Hughes death, review finds

Children's Services
Concerns over failure to report abuse will be referred to regulators like Ofsted, government has announced. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Questions over plans to water down mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Social Care
Waltham Forest Council's YJS has been rated as 'requires improvement' by inspectors. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock
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Lack of police oversight sees London YJS rated ‘requires improvement’

Youth Justice
Andy Smith: 'We need each government department to be championing children'. Picture: ADCS
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ADCS president: Government needs cross-departmental plan for children

Social Care
The summit will look at re-imagining education for young people with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock
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CYP Now SEND summit to examine progress of government reforms

Education
Start for Life offers support for families including parenting classes. Picture: natalialeb/Adobe Stock
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Lack of long-term funding could see Start for Life services cut, council leaders warn

Early Years