Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Tim Loughton says the current transfer scheme is not adequately funded. Picture: UK Parliament

News 4 April 2023

Former children’s minister calls for asylum transfer scheme to be replaced

Social Care

Suella Braverman has committed to introducing mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse. Picture: UK Parliament

News 3 April 2023

Home Secretary to consult on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

Social Care

John Pearce is the new ADCS president. Picture: Durham Council

News 3 April 2023

Durham’s director of children’s services takes over as ADCS president

Social Care

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the review will 'protect children from inappropriate content'. Picture: UK Parliament

News 31 March 2023

Government announces RSHE review

Education

The scholarships will see four care experienced young people offered paid-for undergraduate degrees. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 March 2023

Open University and John Lewis Partnership launch care leaver scholarships

Social Care

The group currently runs 60 homes, according to most recent government figures. Picture: Hero Images/Adobe Stock

News 30 March 2023

Outcomes First Group 'in talks' over children's home closures

Social Care

The standards do not require children to have locks on their doors. Picture: Bernard Bodo/Adobe Stock

News 30 March 2023

DfE’s supported accommodation standards ‘worse than envisaged’, sector leaders warn

Social Care

The programmes will provide training for staff in speech and language development. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 March 2023

EEF launches first childminder evaluation project

Early Years

The grant is designed to create greater opportunities for young people. Picture: Highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

News 28 March 2023

DCMS announces Youth Investment Fund recipients

Youth Work

National standards will set out what support should be made available to families. Picture: Ermolaev Alexandr/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 March 2023

SEND reforms get backing but concerns remain over delivery

Health

Amanda Spielman has been in the role for more than six years. Picture: Ofsted

News 24 March 2023

Ofsted chief rejects calls to pause inspections after headteacher’s death

Education

Claire Coutinho has confirmed plans to push ahead with regulation. Picture: DfE

News 23 March 2023

DfE confirms plans to regulate supported accommodation

Social Care