Fiona Simpson

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Teachers have voted to strike next month. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 17 January 2023

Teachers and support staff in England and Wales vote to strike

Education

Claudia Sturt was appointed to the role in May 2021. Picture: HMPPS

News 13 January 2023

Claudia Sturt quits as YJB chief executive

Youth Justice

The training is aimed at developing knowledge around changing policy and emerging sector challenges. Picture: Adobe Stock/Pressmaster

News 13 January 2023

NYA launches new youth work qualification

Youth Work

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in 2020. Picture: West Midlands Police

News 13 January 2023

Solihull Council’s children’s services rated ‘inadequate’ in first full inspection since Arthur Labinjo-Hughes death

Social Care

Katharine Birbalsingh was dubbed 'Britain's strictest headteacher'. Picture: Michaela School

News 6 January 2023

Katharine Birbalsingh quits as social mobility adviser

Education

Redthread embeds youth workers in emergency departments. Picture: Redthread

News 5 January 2023

Redthread relaunches youth violence prevention events

Youth Justice

The government shelved its schools bill late last year. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 3 January 2023

Challenges for the sector in 2023

Children's Services

The Department for Education says ensuring children have ‘stable, loving homes’ remains a priority for the government. Picture: Ananass/Adobe Stock

Analysis 3 January 2023

Adoption board closes to make way for Care Review's reforms

Social Care

The call for submissions closes in January. Picture: Unbound publishing

Features 30 December 2022

Free Loaves on Fridays: Care leavers invited to share stories for new book

Social Care

City Year UK has been named as one of the winners. Picture: CYUK

News 21 December 2022

Youth organisations announced as winners of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award for Volunteering

Youth Work

Charities have provided gifts for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 20 December 2022

Projects to support vulnerable children at Christmas

Social Care

The NCS will fund community-based projects. Picture: NCS Trust

News 19 December 2022

NCS to hold funding workshops about new grant programme

Youth Work