Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

PHE has been urged to commission transparent facemasks. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 July 2020

Transparent masks could prevent ‘months of misery’ for deaf children, charities say

Coronavirus

Girls are more likely to move schools or leave before the end of Year 11, a new study shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2020

Girls at higher risk of informal exclusion than boys, study shows

Social Care

Limits on class sizes in nurseries will be lifted on 20 July. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 21 July

Coronavirus

Stuart Shield (right) has been awarded for his work. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2020

#Chances4Children: Catch22 apprenticeship tutor awarded for work with vulnerable young people

Chances4Children

Funding will also be allocated closed on public health grounds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2020

Early years funding allocation changes ‘welcome’ but ‘will do little’ to stop closures

Coronavirus

Care experienced people are more likely to suffer poor mental health, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2020

Care leavers ‘likely to suffer poor health 30 years later’

Children's Services

Online social worker visits to children in care could continue under the extensions. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2020

DfE launches consultation on extension of statutory duty relaxations

Coronavirus

Boris Johnson has announced a futher £1bn funding boost for schools. Picture: Parliament TV

News 20 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Monday 20 July

Coronavirus

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said schools should 'instil new behaviour expectations and discipline'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 20 July 2020

Government’s Covid catch up fund ‘may not help most disadvantaged pupils’

Education

Ofsted suspended inspections in March due to coronavirus. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2020

Children’s services lack funding to deal with ‘peak in demand’, ADCS warns

Children's Services

Parents are struggling to support their children during lockdown, a new report shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 July 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Tuesday 14 July

Coronavirus

Yvette Stanley was named national director for social care in 2018. Picture: Ofsted

News 13 July 2020

Ofsted adds early years regulation to role of national director for social care

Early Years