Fiona Simpson

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Children who share a bed describe feeling tired, anxious and embarrassed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 September 2023

Boost financial support for families to reduce ‘bed poverty’, government urged

Health

The guidance lays out councils' duty to provide 'leisure-time activities and facilities for young people'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 September 2023

DCMS updates statutory guidance on delivery of youth services

Youth Work

Lucy Frazer was appointed as Culture Secretary in February. Picture: UK Parliament

News 28 September 2023

Youth services is a cross-government responsibility, says Culture Secretary

Youth Work

Almost 900 children in sibling groups are waiting for adoption. Picture: pressmaster/Adobe Stock

News 26 September 2023

Voluntary agencies publish sibling adoption guide

Social Care

David Johnston was appointed in August. Picture: UK Parliament

Analysis 26 September 2023

Ministerial churn draws criticism

Children's Services

Handprinting sessions target vocabulary. Picture: Gorilla/Adobe Stock

Analysis 26 September 2023

Speech and language challenges

Education

Supervised brushing programmes are offered by the Dental Wellness Trust. Picture: Dental Wellness Trust

Analysis 26 September 2023

Dental problems erode learning

Health

Maureen McKenna: ‘Schools cannot do this on their own’

Features 26 September 2023

Interview: Maureen McKenna, education expert advising London’s VRU

Education

Christine Lenehan addressed 200 guests during her retirement speech. Picture: NCB

News 26 September 2023

Lenehan urges sector to ‘keep pushing’ for SEND improvement in retirement speech

Health

Sue McAllister is former prisons and probation ombudsman. Picture: Office of the PPO

News 25 September 2023

Former prisons ombudsman appointed as chief inspector of probation

Youth Justice

Sector leaders have shared views on the government's plan to implement recommendations made in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 September 2023

Sector raises questions over plan for RCCs in response to Care Review consultation

Social Care

Children England launched its ChildFair State Inquiry in May. Picture: Children England

News 20 September 2023

Children England to close after 81 years

Social Care