Fiona Simpson

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The 220-page report sets out a number of reforms aimed at 'providing loving homes for children'. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 2 February 2023

Care Review response: Key points and sector reaction

Social Care

Andrew McFarlane has called for government action to address the shortage of placements. Picture: Family Court

News 1 February 2023

Judge blasts DfE over ‘chronic’ shortage of secure children’s home places

Social Care

Edward Timpson will not stand in the next election. Picture: Pars Media/Edward Timpson

News 1 February 2023

Timpson to step down as MP and ‘focus on advocacy for vulnerable children’

Social Care

Denying charges of ‘cherry picking’, providers argue they have a responsibility to match the needs of children to others in their care. Picture: Synthex/Adobe Stock

Analysis 31 January 2023

Children's care providers dispute ‘harmful’ profiteering rhetoric

Social Care

Pause will be forced to close three support services, the charity says. Picture: Pause

News 31 January 2023

Support services for women who have children removed set to close

Social Care

Bethia McNeil is chief executive of the George Williams College. Picture: Centre for Youth Impact

News 27 January 2023

YMCA College launches five-year youth work strategy

Youth Work

Cambian confirmed it is 'managing a cyber-incident'. Picture: tippapat/Adobe Stock

News 27 January 2023

Children’s home provider targeted by hackers

Social Care

Keith Fraser says the impact could cause increased stress on children. Picture: YJB

News 26 January 2023

Children charged with criminal offences waiting 217 days for case outcomes

Youth Justice

Robin Walker: 'We will look at how targeted support can help to improve attendance'. Picture: Parliament UK

News 26 January 2023

Robin Walker urges creation of EHE register after schools white paper shelved

Education

Rachel de Souza has written to the Home Secretary. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 25 January 2023

Children’s commissioner urges Home Secretary to provide greater protection for migrant children

Social Care

Pebble Brook Primary School in Crewe is planning to take two-year-old children. Picture: Google Maps

News 24 January 2023

Council votes to allow primary school to accept two-year-olds

Early Years

The IOPC has confirmed four police officers are being investigated. Picture: Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock

News 20 January 2023

Met Police officers investigated over arrest of strip-searched child

Youth Justice