Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June last year. Picture: West Midlands Police
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Education Secretary refuses to rule out Children Act changes

Social Care
Cheshire YJS has been praised over its work preventing reoffending. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Cheshire youth justice service awarded highest ever joint inspection score

Youth Justice
Girls living in deprived areas of Leeds have a significantly lower life expectancy than those living in more affluent areas of London, the report states. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Pandemic ‘worsening inequalities’ for children in the north of England

Early Years
Chief inspector Amanda Speilman said she has 'long called' for a home education register. Picture: Ofsted
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Ofsted renews calls for elective home education register

Education
Yvette Stanley has also called for greater regulatory oversight of large children's home providers. Picture: Ofsted
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Ofsted: National approach to commissioning for children’s homes ‘long overdue’

Social Care
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes was killed in June last year. Picture: West Midlands Police
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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Zahawi launches national review into murder of six-year-old

Social Care
Helen Hayes paid tribute to Tulio Siddiq saying she 'leaves big shoes to fill'. Picture: Parliament UK
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Helen Hayes replaces Tulip Siddiq as shadow children and early years minister

Early Years
The LGO has called for changes over its powers to investigate complaints from families of children with SEND. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Ombudsman calls for greater powers to investigate SEND complaints

Education
The scheme offers targeted interventions for vulnerable children. Picture: Adobe Stock
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DfE school attendance scheme targets youth violence ‘hotspots’

Youth Justice
All children were removed from Rainsbrook STC in June. Picture: MTC
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Government terminates Rainsbrook STC contract

Youth Justice
Childcare staff said working during the pandemic made them more likely to quit the sector. Picture: Adobe Stock
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'Severe’ early years workforce shortage sparks childcare crisis, EYA data shows

Early Years
Lisa Arthey has resigned as DCS at North East Lincolnshire Council. Picture: North East Lincolnshire Council
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Council's 'inadequate’ Ofsted rating prompts DCS resignation

Social Care