Fiona Simpson

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Redthread embeds youth work teams in A&E departments. Picture: Redthread

News 2 December 2021

Youth workers in emergency departments 'reduce youth violence'

Youth Justice

Will Quince defended delays to the SEND review. Picture: Parliament TV

News 1 December 2021

SEND review to be published in spring, children’s minister insists

Education

As many as 29,000 young people could face homelessness this Christmas, according to Centrepoint. Picture: Centrepoint

News 1 December 2021

Warning over record levels of youth homelessness this Christmas

Social Care

Charities and businesses are working to support vulnerable children this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Initiatives to support disadvantaged children this Christmas

Social Care

Explaining what a child might recieve as a gift ahead of time could ease any uncertainty, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 1 December 2021

Top tips to support young people with SEND over Christmas

Education

Concerns have been raised over the treatment of children at Oakhill STC. Picture G4S

Analysis 30 November 2021

Youth custody rethink needed, say critics

Youth Justice

Pupils in disadvantaged areas have been worst hit by cuts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2021

Education spending cuts ‘worst in post-war history’

Education

Young people have been urged to call for more investment in youth services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2021

Young people urged to push for greater investment in youth services

Youth Work

There has been an increase in children's homes over during the last quarter, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 November 2021

Drop in number of council-run children’s homes

Social Care

The tax-free childcare scheme was launched in 2017. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 November 2021

Data reveals government underspend of £2.3bn on tax-free childcare

Early Years

Bridget Phillipson has been named as shadow education secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 29 November 2021

Labour reshuffle: Bridget Phillipson replaces Kate Green as shadow education secretary

Youth Work

Volunteers have provided Oxfordshire County Council with worry monsters. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

News 29 November 2021

Innovative schemes to support children’s mental health and wellbeing

Health