Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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There has been increase of adolescents entering care during the pandemic, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Number of children in care at highest level on record, latest figures show

Social Care
Local authorities are struggling to find placements following the ban in September. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Ban on unregulated accommodation ‘increasing pressure’ on local authorities

Social Care
Herefordshire County Council has also published an improvement plan for children's services. Picture: Adobe Stock
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DfE gives £1.74m to struggling Herefordshire County Council

Social Care
Bethia McNeil, current chief executive of the Centre for Youth Impact, will lead the combined charities. Picture: Centre for Youth Impact
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Centre for Youth Impact and YMCA George Williams College to merge

Youth Work
Local authorities can approve vaccines for children under a care order, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock
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High Court gives councils go ahead to arrange Covid-19 and flu vaccines for children in care

Social Care
The Tampon Tax fund comes from the five per cent tax placed on period products. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Government announces recipients of final Tampon Tax Fund grants

Health
MP Nicholas Brown highlighted statistics from charities supporting deaf children. Picture: Parliament TV
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MPs highlight impact of Covid-19 on deaf children’s mental health

Health
Vulnerable children risk missing out on care, Ofsted has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Foster care system ‘reaching breaking point’ as demand outweighs capacity

Social Care
Baby and toddler groups prevent parents from feeling isolated, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Steep decline in services for babies and new parents, charities warn

Early Years
Josh MacAlister at an engagement event for the Care Review earlier this year. Picture: Josh MacAlister
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Care Review launches penultimate stage of project

Social Care
The fund is aimed at supporting those most at risk of unemployment. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Youth Futures Foundation announces £6.1m employment fund

Youth Work
Ofsted is proposing changes to inspections of children's homes and holidays schemes for disabled children. Picture: Phil Adams
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Ofsted launches consultation over interim children’s home inspections

Social Care