Fiona Simpson

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The course is designed to improve services for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller young people. Picture: NYA

News 30 September 2022

Youth work training course aims to improve services for traveller communities

Youth Work

Young people who live in Leicestershire have asked for more support to feed their families. Picture: Leicestershire Cares

News 29 September 2022

Cost-of-living crisis has ‘significant’ impact on youth mental health

Youth Work

Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson were killed in 2020. Picture: West Midlands Police/West Yorkshire Police

News 27 September 2022

MPs criticise leadership at Solihull and Bradford after child deaths

Social Care

Kelly Tolhurst was previously deputy chief whip at the Treasury. Picture: Parliament UK

News 27 September 2022

DfE names Kelly Tolhurst as minister for schools and childhood

Social Care

Frith previously advised former deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on health and welfare issues. Photo: LinkedIn

Features 27 September 2022

Interview: Emily Frith, Adoption UK chief executive

Fostering and adoption

Lord Kamall will replace Nigel Huddleston. Picture: DCMS

News 26 September 2022

Lord Kamall confirmed as youth minister

Youth Work

Kwasi Kwarteng said reforms will improve access to affordable childcare. Picture: Parliament UK

News 23 September 2022

Concern over Kwarteng's pledge to ‘move forward’ with controversial childcare reforms

Early Years

The budget 'does nothing' to support families facing homelessness, charities warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2022

Mini budget: Sector questions ‘glaring absence’ of support for vulnerable families

Social Care

Care-experienced children are 15 times more likely to be criminalised than their peers, according to NYAS. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 September 2022

PCCs urged to step up support for care-experienced young people

Youth Justice

Charities have said recommendations in the SEND green paper 'miss the mark'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 September 2022

Charities urge government to ‘address gaps’ in SEND green paper

Education

Settings must also be able to afford energy to provide food for young children, leaders have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 September 2022

Childcare settings ‘must be classed as vulnerable’ under new energy plan, say providers

Early Years

Young people's mental health and family commitments are among barriers to volunteering researchers say. Picture: Zinkevych/Adobe Stock

News 20 September 2022

Young people offered fewer volunteering opportunities in rural areas

Youth Work