Fiona Simpson

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Torbay Council has pledged to work towards an 'outstanding' rating. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2022

Inspectors hail ‘impressive’ improvement in council’s children’s services

Social Care

New guidance has been issued around urgent care for people with eating disorders. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2022

Surge in number of children admitted to hospital with eating disorders

Health

Charity leaders want young people's voices to remain a key focus of reforms. Picture: Become

News 18 May 2022

Charity leaders issue plea for ‘ambitious’ implementation of Care Review

Social Care

Lib Peck: it’s really important we make that connection and ensure young people know they can access both ongoing support and positive opportunities. Picture: City Hall

News 18 May 2022

£3m fund to place youth workers in more London police stations

Youth Work

Lack of legal support for kinship carers risks children missing out on living with a relative, MPs warn.

News 17 May 2022

Kinship care: Lack of legal support has ‘devastating consequences’

Social Care

Restrictions on advertising junk food will now come into force in January 2024, ministers have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2022

Paediatricians criticise delay in plans to ban junk food adverts

Health

Jonathan Stanley has called on the Care Review to recommend greater specialist residential provision. Picture: Tom Campbell

News 16 May 2022

Residential care system lacking in specialist provision, expert warns

Social Care

The announcement comes following a consultation with families and experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Covid inquiry expands scope to include impact on children

Coronavirus

Creative methods to establish the outcomes of youth projects could be more beneficial than formal assessments, researchers suggest. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Formal youth work evaluation risks future of long-term provision, researchers warn

Youth Work

A consultation on childcare ratios will be held before the summer, the children's minister has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Children’s minister reveals plans to consult on relaxation of childcare ratios

Early Years

Foster carers have offered advice to those considering the role. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 May 2022

Foster Care Fortnight: Advice for potential foster carers

Social Care

Josh MacAlister made his keynote speech at the NSPCC's How Safe 2022 conference. Picture: Frontline

News 12 May 2022

Josh MacAlister: Safeguarding partnerships need more input from schools

Social Care