Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Numbers of children in care are at a record high, the CCN analysis highlights. Picture: Adobe Stock
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County council spending on children’s social care doubles, leaders warn

Social Care
Researchers propose a targeted expansion of universal free school meals. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
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Support schools and nurseries to tackle poverty, Longfield’s think-tank urges ministers

Education
Young people are waiting years for mental health support, according to analysis of NHS England figures. Picture: Pololia/Adobe Stock
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Thousands of children waiting years for mental health support, Children’s Commissioner warns

Health
Bracknell Forest's youth justice team has been rated 'good' by inspectors. Picture: Bracknell Forest Council
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Praise for youth justice staff’s support of children subject to out-of-court disposals

Youth Justice
YoungMinds supports young people seeking mental health support. Picture: Riccardo Cirillo/Adobe Stock
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YoungMinds receives £5m grant to improve youth mental health over 10 years

Health
Ofsted and the CQC have carried out joint inspections since 2016. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Most recent local area SEND inspection reports

Ofsted
Teacher training should have a greater focus on play, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Call for greater focus on play in schools

Education
Hertfordshire Council has opened Cherry Tree Cottage. Picture: Hertfordshire County Council
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Council partners with NHS Trust to open specialist children’s home

Social Care
The guide offers advice on providing emotional support for children with a parent in prison. Picture: Andrea/Adobe Stock
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Advice for early years staff on supporting children with parents in prison

Early Years
Birmingham Council declared itself effectively bankrupt last year. Picture: Arena Photo UK/Adobe Stock
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Birmingham councillors approve £100m cuts to children and families services

Social Care
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has been criticised over his failure to provide long-term funding to councils. Picture: HM Treasury
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Budget fails to address local authority funding crisis, sector leaders warn

Social Care
Charities have called for girls to be removed from Wetherby YOI. Picture: HMI Prisons
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Vulnerable girl strip-searched twice by male officers in YOI, report reveals

Youth Justice