Fiona Simpson

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The new white paper has been described as 'disappointing' by critics. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 June 2022

Government food strategy ‘misses the mark’, critics warn

Health

Neil Leitch is chief executive of the EYA. Picture: Lucie Carlier

News 10 June 2022

Neil Leitch: Early years crisis warnings ‘falling on deaf ears’

Early Years

Blackpool is among the most densely populated areas in the North West of England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2022

Review urges Blackpool to create youth work strategy with young people

Youth Work

Justin Russell: 'Getting children with complicated backgrounds into education, training and employment can be extremely challenging.' Picture: HMI Probation

News 8 June 2022

Disadvantaged children under YOTs ‘least likely’ to access employment schemes

Youth Justice

IROs are able to keep plans on track, experts have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2022

Care Review ‘fails to understand’ IRO role, critics claim

Social Care

Josh MacAlister has called on one per cent of teachers to foster a child. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2022

Care Review chair calls for teachers to consider fostering pupils

Social Care

Poorly performing schools often have a higher level of disadvantaged pupils, researchers found. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2022

Academisation not a ‘silver bullet’ for school improvement, researchers find

Education

Jill Colbert has been awarded an OBE for services to children's social care. Picture: Jill Colbert/Twitter

News 6 June 2022

OBE for Sunderland DCS in Queen’s birthday honours

Social Care

Key proposals would see 17,000 children remain with their families by 2031/32 as a result of more intensive support for families. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 June 2022

Review of children’s social care system prioritises family help

Social Care

Dr Onkar Sahota has spoken out against relaxing childcare ratios. Picture: London Assembly

News 1 June 2022

London Assembly member backs ‘overwhelming opposition’ to relaxation of childcare ratios

Early Years

Josh MacAlister has published his recommendations for government. Picture: Frontline

News 31 May 2022

Care Review: Josh MacAlister defends plans to scrap IROs

Social Care

Ndidi Ozekie says 'demand is outstripping supply' for youth work funding. Picture: UK Youth

News 27 May 2022

UK Youth fund receives 1,000 applications in three weeks

Youth Work