Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Will Quince has resigned. Picture: Parliament UK

News 6 July 2022

Will Quince reappointed as DfE minister

Social Care

A new team of ministers will need to be appointed at the Department for Education. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 July 2022

Ministerial departures throw policy reforms into turmoil

Youth Justice

The YPDG is made up of 30 members. Picture: Shout Out UK

News 6 July 2022

DCMS announces funding extension for youth policy development group

Youth Work

Council officials, youth zone volunteers and member Amy, aged 16, officially open Warrington Youth Zone. Picture: OnSide Youth Zones

News 6 July 2022

Warrington Youth Zone opens

Youth Work

Less children are receiving adoption as their permanency plan, Families for Children says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2022

Downturn in adoptions forces voluntary agency to close

Social Care

As many as 10 children went missing from one hotel in a month, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2022

Asylum-seeking children go missing from Home Office accommodation, charity warns

Social Care

Providers have criticised the government's plans. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2022

Consultation launches on ‘flawed’ plans to relax childcare ratios

Early Years

Additional funding for specialist trauma-informed services is being called for. Picture: Marko/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 July 2022

Councils call for ‘more support’

Children's Services

Experts are calling for greater support for children with SEND in custody. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2022

Guide aims to improve education for children in custody

Youth Justice

The conference will explore the impact of early help services in supporting families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 July 2022

CYP Now conference to examine Care Review’s early help recommendations

Social Care

Peers say the schools white paper is 'silent' on speech and language delays. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 June 2022

Schools white paper: Peers push for greater focus on speech and language

Education

Latest Ofsted figures also reveal an increase in the numbers of settings hit by closure. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 June 2022

Covid-19 inquiry to include impact on early years

Early Years