Fiona Simpson

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North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service has been praised by inspectors. Picture: North Yorkshire County Council

News 17 September 2020

North Yorkshire Youth Justice Service rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Youth Justice

A high proportion of referrals during lockdown came from individuals, DfE figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 September 2020

Children’s services referrals rise as lockdown measures ease

Children's Services

Early years staff have reported difficulties accessing tests. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 September 2020

Coronavirus tests: Nurseries hit by staff shortage as workers struggle to access testing

Early Years

The campaign aims to encourage prosepective adopters to consider older children. Picture: #YouCanAdopt

News 16 September 2020

Adoption agencies launch #YouCanAdopt campaign backed by DfE

Children's Services

Buttle UK's latest report showed 47 per cent of families could not afford food as lockdown lifted. Picture: Buttle UK

News 16 September 2020

Top charities launch coronavirus emergency fund for vulnerable children

Coronavirus

Gavin Williamson was questioned by the Education Select Committee. Picture: Parliament TV

News 16 September 2020

SEND review delayed until ‘early next year’, Gavin Williamson confirms

Special Educational Needs

Young people have been worst hit by the impact of Covid-19 on the jobs market, the ONS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 September 2020

Young people worst hit by impact of Covid-19 on jobs market, ONS reveals

Education

Schemes offering improved access to the jobs market may be in with a chance to win funding. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 September 2020

Nesta launches £2.8m Covid-19 recovery challenge

Youth Work

Young offenders were kept in cells for 22 hours a day, Peter Clarke warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 September 2020

Child prisoners at ‘real risk of psychological decline’ after lockdown

Youth Justice

Older teenagers are most likely to be placed in unregulated settings, the report shows. Picture: Children's commissioner for England

News 10 September 2020

One in eight children in care 'placed in unregulated settings'

Children's Services

Former unaccompanied children advise others to keep busy by playing sports. Picture: GMIAU

News 10 September 2020

New guide to supporting migrant children through age assessments

Social Care

Childline saw a spike in calls during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 September 2020

Researchers to review Childline’s response to children at risk of suicide

Mental health