Fiona Simpson

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The programme has supported more than 100 young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 March 2023

Therapeutic support programme reducing exclusions in London, research finds

Youth Justice

The DfE has pledged to introduce a new framework for children’s social care including a dashboard to measure key outcomes. Picture: Вадим Каштанов/Adobe Stock

Analysis 28 February 2023

Care Review response: funding fails to match scale of reforms

Social Care

Walker: ‘I’m very keen that we boost mental health support, but I don’t think the burden should be put on schools’

Features 28 February 2023

Interview: Education select committee chair Robin Walker MP

Education

The NCB has been appointed to support local authorities and providers implementing quality standards. Picture: National Children's Bureau

News 28 February 2023

NCB to promote introduction of quality standards for supported accommodation

Social Care

Andy and Judy Thomas pictured with children, families and wellbeing minister Claire Coutinho (right). Picture: Claire Coutinho/Twitter

News 27 February 2023

De Souza and Coutinho back calls to improve online safety in schools after teen’s death

Education

Sadiq Khan and Carlton Cole speak at the London Hope Hack event. Picture: London VRU

News 16 February 2023

Young people share plans to tackle youth violence and exploitation with London mayor

Youth Justice

Involving young people in developing services for care leavers is beneficial to outcomes, research finds. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2023

Research highlights value of care leaver voice in service improvements

Social Care

Andrea Leadsom has been reappointed as the government's early years healthy development adviser. Picture: UK Parliament

News 9 February 2023

Family hubs: Andrea Leadsom reveals local authorities granted share of £300m funding

Early Years

Family assessment social workers are among those eligible for benefits. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 February 2023

Council offers £12K loyalty payment to social workers

Social Care

Multi-agency family protection units are set to be rolled-out. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2023

Care Review response: New child protection role among measures planned for workforce reform

Social Care

Children's minister Claire Coutinho describes the strategy as a 'fact-finding mission'. Picture: Department for Education

News 2 February 2023

Care Review response: Government reveals £200m plan for children’s social care reforms

Social Care

DfE has pledged to provide commissioning support for local authorities. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2023

Care Review response: CMA call for 'oversight' of children's social care market included in reforms

Social Care