Fiona Simpson

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John Lyon's Charity has funded activities in London. Picture: John Lyon's Charity/Amy Murrell

News 4 August 2023

Round-up: Summer holiday schemes for disadvantaged children

Youth Work

The national DoLs court sits in the Royal Courts of Justice. Picture: Chris Dorney/Adobe Stock

News 3 August 2023

More than 100 children subject to repeat deprivation of liberty orders

Social Care

The Department for Education has sought evidence on how better support home-schooled children. Picture: Mediteraneo/Adobe Stock

News 2 August 2023

Fund councils to better monitor home education, ADCS urges

Children's Services

Younger children saw the greatest impact of the pandemic on their social and emotional development, research finds. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

News 1 August 2023

Pandemic impacted most children’s social and emotional development, research finds

Coronavirus

The claim against Barnsley Council has been dismissed. Picture: Colin and Linda McKie/Adobe Stock

News 31 July 2023

Judge dismisses ‘vicarious liability’ claim against council over alleged abuse

Social Care

Less than half of pupils accessing the scheme are eligible for free school meals. Picture: Freedomz/Adobe Stock

News 28 July 2023

Government tutoring scheme could support more disadvantaged pupils, charity says

Education

The pilots centre on greater family support. Picture: Nichizhenova Elena/Adobe Stock

News 27 July 2023

Care Review: Local authorities pilot recommendations

Social Care

Executive leads for children in each integrated care board offers a chance to ensure that children remain a focus in the health service. Picture: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS/Adobe Stock

Analysis 25 July 2023

NHS at 75: The major challenges facing children’s health services

The scheme provides healthy meals for children at LEYF nurseries. Picture: Anna Om/Adobe Stock

News 24 July 2023

Charity partnership expands to fund more childcare hours for disadvantaged children

Early Years

The proportion of 17– to 19-year-olds with a probable mental disorder doubled between 2017 and 2022, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2023

NHS staff shortages halting children’s mental health service improvements, PAC warns

Health

The consultation lays out expected funding rates for 2024/25. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2023

Consultation on funding formula for childcare expansion launches

Early Years

Martyn Oliver is chief executive of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. Picture: UK Government

News 20 July 2023

MAT leader set to become Ofsted’s new chief inspector

Education