Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Children are entering care with more complex needs, councils have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 March 2022

Councils ‘failing to navigate’ children’s social care market, research shows

Social Care

Kyrell Matthews died in October 2019. Picture: Metropolitan Police

News 8 March 2022

Kyrell Matthews murder: Council and police ‘missed opportunities’ to protect toddler

Social Care

BASW raises concerns over a lack of evidence on the impact of fast-track schemes on children's and families' outcomes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2022

BASW criticises £80m 'expansion' of fast-track social work training

Social Care

The end of the temporary change could affect as many as 360,000 children, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 March 2022

Charity urges permanent free school meals extension for vulnerable migrant children

Social Care

Less young people are NEET than before the pandemic, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2022

Proportion of NEET young people falls below pre-pandemic levels

Education

Charities offer resources and training for professionals working with deaf children. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 3 March 2022

Working with deaf children: key resources and training for professionals

Health

Youth services are working to provide support to aid charities working in Ukraine. Picture: Save the Children

Features 3 March 2022

Ukraine: Resources for youth workers to help children understand crisis

Youth Work

Justin Russell says the lack of consideration around diversity in probation and youth offending services is disappointing. Picture: HMI Probation

News 2 March 2022

Probation service urged to demonstrate ‘greater consideration of diversity’

Youth Justice

Beatrice Cadman attended AVUK as a child. Picture: AVUK

News 2 March 2022

World Hearing Day: Deaf children lobby government to fund early intervention support

Education

Plans in the Levelling Up white paper include the creation of 55 education investment areas in England where school outcomes are weakest. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 March 2022

Levelling Up: the key proposals for children and young people

Children's Services

Hancock: "We’ve got to both celebrate the diversity of thought and make sure people get the support they need." Picture: UK Parliament

Features 1 March 2022

Interview: Matt Hancock MP

Special Educational Needs

Sarah Champion MP called for “a clear commitment that local authorities can run” secure academies. Picture: Parliament TV

News 1 March 2022

MPs vote against plans for council-run secure schools

Youth Justice