Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Funding will allow more schools to train senior mental health leads. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2022

Government announces extra £7m to train school mental health leads

Education

Cumberland Council's deputy leader Emma Williamson is among those backing the campaign. Picture: Emma Williamson/Twitter

News 11 May 2022

Councillors across UK back call to make care experience a protected characteristic

Social Care

Will Quince has announced the extension on Twitter. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 May 2022

SEND review consultation extended

Education

Prince Charles stood in for the Queen to deliver her speech. Picture: Parliament TV

News 10 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Prince Charles announces introduction of Schools Bill

Education

News 10 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Sector responds to measures announced for children and young people

Education

Barnardo's is urging government and local authorities to support children in care to build lasting relationships. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2022

Children in care likely to experience multiple social worker changes each year

Social Care

Second Wave Youth has previously been recognised by the QAVS for its work with young people. Picture: Second Wave Youth

News 5 May 2022

Queen to honour youth organisations with new jubilee award

Youth Work

New research reveals the impact of remand on young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2022

Howard League calls for ban on welfare orders for children on remand

Youth Justice

The Queen (pictured in 2021) will make her speech on 10 May. Picture: Twitter/House of Lords

News 5 May 2022

Queen’s Speech: Ofsted powers to crack down on unregistered schools expected

Education

LEYF chief executive June O'Sullivan is leading the campaign. Picture: LEYF

News 4 May 2022

Hundreds back campaign against relaxation of childcare ratios

Early Years

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has written to schools urging them to sign up to the National Tutoring Programme. Picture: Parliament UK

News 3 May 2022

Critics attack DfE plans to ‘penalise' schools not taking part in tutoring scheme

Education

Childcare leaders say staff are leaving due to being offered more pay elsewhere. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2022

Reports reveal ‘perfect storm’ facing early years settings

Early Years