Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Young people could be left worse off in the long run, Centrepoint has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Energy bills: Government measures ‘not enough’ to support vulnerable young people through price hike

Social Care
Newcastle was visited by inspectors in November. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Local authorities praised by Ofsted over children’s services improvements

Social Care
A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

Social Care
The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint
News

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

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

#KeepCaringto18: Care leavers deliver petition to Downing Street

Social Care
Young people should be offered three careers advice sessions, MPs say. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

MPs launch inquiry on careers guidance

Education
Some councils offer benefits to foster carers including discounts on attractions, such as theme parks and holiday parks. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Councils turn to inducements to attract scarce fostering families

Social Care
The profile of many foster carers tends to be among the older age group with people often choosing to look after children following a career in teaching, care or social work. Picture: Konstantin Yuganov/Adobe Stock
Analysis

Incentive payments: sector split over ethics and effectiveness

Social Care
More than 6,000 teenagers are living in unregulated accommodation, according to government figures. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

#KeepCaringto18: Campaign for outright ban on unregulated accommodation heads to Downing Street

Social Care
Waiting lists will be removed for uniformed youth groups under new plans. Picture: Scouts
News

DCMS publishes further details of youth services support package

Youth Work
Stoke-on-Trent's children's services were rated "inadequate" in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

‘Discernible’ progress at Stoke children’s services, Ofsted says

Social Care
The majority of children held on remand last year were acquitted, figures show. PIcture; Adobe Stock
News

Most children held on remand do not receive custodial sentences, figures show

Youth Justice