Fiona Simpson

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Young people say relationships and sex education is taught too late. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2022

Sexual harassment among primary school pupils prompts call for ‘proactive’ RSE

Education

The programmes are designed to dispel gender stereotypes. Picture: Girlguiding UK

News 29 April 2022

Girlguiding UK launches programme to teach girls how to code

Youth Work

Anne Longfield has called for the banning of exclusions for primary school pupils. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 April 2022

Longfield commission sets out plan to end ‘perverse exclusion culture’

Education

The Votes at 16 campaign has been reignited ahead of local elections. Picture: The Body Shop

News 29 April 2022

#BeSeenBeHeard campaign pushes for lower voting age across UK

Education

Amanda Spielman says Ofsted's role has 'never been more important'. Picture: Ofsted

News 28 April 2022

SEND review must take lessons from 2014 reforms, Ofsted’s chief inspector says

Education

LGO Michael King: The council has demonstrated a lack of understanding of its role in the SEND process. Picture: LGO

News 28 April 2022

Ombudsman criticises Cambridgeshire council for failings over treatment of disabled boy

Education

Early years leaders have described plans as 'short-sighted'. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2022

Early years leaders criticise ‘ludicrous’ plans to reduce child ratios

Early Years

Steve Crocker says he is looking to the year ahead with ‘excitement and trepidation'

Analysis 27 April 2022

ADCS presidency to be shaped by trio of children’s services reports

Children's Services

Ofsted has said it will improve training for inspectors around early years as part of its new five-year strategy. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 April 2022

Ofsted to boost focus on early years improvement

Early Years

Amanda Spielman says Ofsted's role has 'never been more important'. Picture: Ofsted

News 26 April 2022

Care Review could prompt changes to children’s social care inspections, Ofsted says

Social Care

Lisa Harker (left) and Sarah Blackmore (right) give evidence to peers. Picture: Parliament TV

News 26 April 2022

Social workers need improved family court training, peers told

Social Care

Books will be provided to children in both Ukrainian and English. Picture: Bookmark Reading charity

News 25 April 2022

Campaign to provide books for Ukrainian refugee children

Education