Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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North Yorkshire Council's children's services have been rated 'outstanding' for a second time. Picture: North Yorkshire Council
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‘Outstanding’ council launches social worker recruitment campaign

Social Care
The programme will remain open until August next year. Picture: Zinkevych/Adobe Stock
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Government expands early years SENCO training

Early Years
The coalition aims to influence new childcare policy. Picture: highwaystarz/Adobe Stock
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Early years coalition set to influence childcare policy

Early Years
Sara Sharif suffered 'multiple and extensive injuries', police said. Picture: Surrey Police
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Safeguarding review launched over Sara Sharif death

Social Care
A-level results have seen a drop in top grades compared with last year. Picture: Adobe Stock
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A-level results signal ‘growing disparity’ for disadvantaged pupils

Education
Yvette Stanley: 'It’s unacceptable that some of our most vulnerable children with very complex needs are living in places with the least oversight'. Picture: Ofsted
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Ofsted warning over unregistered placements for children deprived of liberty

Social Care
Most young people surveyed by the Howard League said they prefer to receive information in video format. Picture: Howard League
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Howard League video combats lack of understanding around prison recall

Youth Justice
Scouts leave the World Jamboree early. Picture: World Scouts
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Scouts ‘let down’ over World Jamboree relocation, chief executive says

Youth Work
The report also calls for greater support for youth justice workers to mitigate 'vicarious trauma'. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock
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Youth justice staff 'need more training in trauma-informed practice'

Youth Justice
Hundreds of children have mentioned coercive or controlling behaviour to counsellors at Childline. Picture: Childline/NSPCC
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Hundreds of children report coercive abuse, Childline warns

Social Care
Slough Borough Council has pledged to improve support for children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock
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DfE orders struggling council to improve SEND services

Education
Lucy Frazer visits the newly refurbished Alt Valley Communiversity in Liverpool. Picture: DCMS
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Dozens of youth organisations win share of Youth Investment Fund

Youth Work