Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Those infected were in individual 'bubbles', the nursery said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 June 2020

Milton Keynes nursery remains open after Covid-19 outbreak

Early Years

Carolyne Willow - director of Article 39. Picture: Article 39

News 26 June 2020

Article 39 granted judicial review against DfE over relaxation of statutory duties

Social Care

Parents could struggle to find childcare places, the report warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2020

Nurseries face 'mass closure' due to financial impact of Covid-19

Early Years

Vulnerable children could miss out on vital support if services are 'squeezed', researchers warn. Picture: Action for Children

News 25 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Thursday 25 June

Coronavirus

Shadow education secretary Rebecca Long Bailey will lead Labour's calls to scrap the changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2020

Rebecca Long-Bailey sacked as shadow education secretary

Education

Gavin Williamson previously told parliament 'the sector had asked specifically to make sure there were some flexibilities'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 25 June 2020

'No specific requests' to relax statutory duties to vulnerable children made by sector, FOI request reveals

Children's Services

The controversial testing of young children has been criticised by campaigners. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 June 2020

Reception baseline assessment delayed until 2021

Coronavirus

Disadvantaged males are less likely to complete apprenticeships than more advantaged peers, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2020

Apprenticeship system 'failing disadvantaged young people'

Coronavirus

More than 1m pupils have returned to school, government figures show. Picture: Forbes Solicitors/Twitter

News 24 June 2020

Coronavirus daily update: Wednesday 24 June

Coronavirus

Young people have been praised for helping out thier communities. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Hundreds of young people recognised for Covid-19 response roles

Chances4Children

Care leavers enjoyed a virtual tour Leicestershire City's stadium. Picture: Leicestershire Cares

News 24 June 2020

#Chances4Children: Leicestershire care leavers enjoy virtual tour of football stadium

Chances4Children

CYP Now wants to highlight vital work being done to support disadvantaged children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 23 June 2020

CYP Now launches #Chances4Children campaign

Youth Work