Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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Neil Leitch: 'The early years is in crisis'. Picture: Lucie Carlier
News

Early years funding uplift branded ‘insufficient’

Early Years
More than 500 applications have been submitted to the deprivation of liberty court in just five months. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

North West local authorities submit one fifth of deprivation of liberty applications, figures show

Social Care
Teaching young people about domestic abuse in schools could lower violent crime, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business
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Lessons on unhealthy relationships could reduce youth violence levels, research finds

Education
The training offers both victim and groomer perspectives. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Safeguarding pilot offers free training around online grooming

Social Care
Ofsted's chief inspector Amanda Spielman highlights the need for changes to recruitment and retention practices in children's social care. Picture: Ofsted
News

Number of children waiting for SCH places doubles in one year, finds Ofsted

Social Care
Ofsted is 'working closely' with DfE over its response to plans to reform SEND services, Amanda Spielman says. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Ofsted: Shelving of schools bill ‘unlikely’ to delay SEND review response

Health
LGO Michael King: 'While I appreciate the difficulties the council faced sourcing appropriate support during the height of the pandemic, it still had a legal duty to provide the agreed care.' Picture: Local government and social care ombudsman
News

Council criticised over failure to provide support for family of boy with autism

Health
Keegan says she 'doesn't know' if the guidance will cover what should be taught in the curriculum. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

DfE to consult on gender identity guidance for schools in 2023

Education
Pupils from Dawley Brook School, in the West Midlands, with their Heritage Schools Project. Picture: Historic England
News

Heritage programme improves children's pride in local area, research finds

Education
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan spoke to the education select committee. Picture: Parliament UK
News

Gillian Keegan: DfE ‘committed’ to creating elective home education register

Education
The guide gives advice on when to see a GP and when to call 999. Picture: AdobeStock/Kalim
Features

Strep A: Guidance for early years providers amid rise in infections

Early Years
Researchers have put forward plans for a universal childcare guarantee. Picture: AdobeStock/Lordn
News

Universal free childcare could boost UK economy by £13bn per year, says report

Early Years