Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Ofsted is working to increase collaboration and communication in the inspection process. Picture: DglImages/Adobe Stock
News

Concerns over ‘slow and inadequate’ response to child neglect reports

Social Care
News

In September’s CYP Now: Youth work riot response; children’s residential care policy; CYP Now Awards shortlist

Features

Special Report: Children’s Residential Care

Social Care
Islington's YJS is now the highest rated in London by inspectors
News

North London youth justice service rated ‘outstanding’ by inspectors

Youth Justice
Supported accommodation providers who have been registered by Ofsted will be inspected from the autumn
Features

Children's Residential Care: Key policy developments

Social Care
Features

The Big Debate: Is supported accommodation now an accepted care option?

Children's Services
Best Practice

International Focus: Care-experience fellowship

Social Care
MPs claim children are being taught 'age-inappropriate' RSHE content. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
News

Cost-of-living crisis impacting children’s wellbeing, research finds

Health
Financial and recruitment pressures are leading to a crisis for children in residential care. Picture: insta_photos/Adobe Stock
News

Councils opened more than 100 new children’s homes last year, Ofsted figures show

Social Care
Analysis

Briefing: ‘free’ childcare expansion enters next phase

Early Years
Fiona Simpson: 'Tying youth services to violence prevention so closely risks increasing stigma around access to support'
Opinion

Open-access youth services key to community support

Youth Work
One in 10 calls received by the NSPCC Helpline about physical punishment were from children. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

NSPCC calls for greater legal protection for children against physical punishment

Social Care