Fiona Simpson

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Ofsted says more can be done to monitor the progress of care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 February 2022

Exclusive: Ofsted plans care leaver progress judgment in children’s services inspections

Social Care

Matt Hancock was diagnosed with dyslexia at 18. Picture: Parliament UK

News 11 February 2022

Matt Hancock calls for dyslexia screening in secure schools

Youth Justice

Isaiah Olugosi was the gang's ringleader. Picture: Metropolitan Police

News 11 February 2022

Vulnerable girls exploited by gang in UK’s first modern slavery fraud case

Youth Justice

MP for South Shields Emma Lewell-Buck backs the campaign. Picture: CYP Now

News 10 February 2022

Government brands campaign to provide care for all 16- and 17-year-olds a ‘catchy slogan’

Social Care

Star Hobson was killed in September 2020. Picture: West Yorkshire Police

News 10 February 2022

Star Hobson’s death officially included in Arthur Labinjo-Hughes review

Social Care

Moussin Ismail is principal of Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre in London. Picture: Parliament TV

News 9 February 2022

Schools must link with youth services to boost pupil wellbeing, MPs told

Youth Work

Porn sites will be subject to stricter age verification rules, MPs have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2022

Online Safety Bill: MPs call for age-verification on porn sites

Youth Justice

DfE has announced a £11m funding boost for its Reducing Parental Conflict programme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2022

Funding boost for council-run parental conflict schemes

Social Care

A delegation of care experienced people deliver a petition to 10 Downing Street calling for the ban. Picture: Article 39

News 8 February 2022

#KeepCaringto18: High Court hears case to ban unregulated accommodation for over-16s

Social Care

Supporting pupils with SEND and mental health difficulties will improve school attendance, Ofsted says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 February 2022

Ofsted: Individual support for disadvantaged pupils key to boosting attendance

Education

The NCS will offer residential stays alongside community volunteering and online training. Picture: NCS

News 4 February 2022

NCS reveals details of new year-round offer

Youth Work

Local authorities, parents and unregistered providers will all be legally bound to add to the register. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

DfE confirms plans for elective home education register

Education