Fiona Simpson

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Young people reported having multiple social workers before turning 18. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 November 2021

Young people set out recommendations for Care Review

Social Care

PGL operates sites for seven- to 17-year-olds in the UK and France. Picture: PGL Travel

News 29 October 2021

Ofsted suspends registration of four outdoor activity centres

Youth Work

The NCS said it had recieved funding "in line" with its submission to government. Picture: NCS Trust

News 29 October 2021

NCS sees funding reduction in Spending Review

Youth Work

Will Quince held an "urgent meeting" with early years leaders following Rishi Sunak's speech. Picture: Parliament UK

News 28 October 2021

Children’s minister confirms £340m funding boost for early years not announced in Spending Review

Early Years

Ofsted's Yvette Stanley described the guidance changes as "a real step forward". Picture: Ofsted

News 28 October 2021

Greater regulatory oversight of large children’s home and childcare providers needed, Ofsted warns

Ofsted

News 27 October 2021

Hakim Sillah: Weapons detection system at YOT building 'would have saved my son’s life'

Youth Justice

Rishi Sunak has announced the first CSR since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Sunak's pledges for children, young people and families

Early Years

The fund was first announced by Sajid Javid in 2019. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Youth Investment Fund re-announced as part of £560m youth work boost

Youth Work

The funding does not go far enough for babies and children, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 October 2021

Spending Review: Family hubs ‘no replacement’ for Sure Start, critics say

Early Years

Knife arches are used by some YOTs, mainly in London. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2021

CYP Now investigation reveals third of YOTs use weapons detection systems

Youth Justice

Hakim Sillah was killed at a weapons awareness course in 2019

Features 26 October 2021

FoI probe reveals reluctance of YOTs to use weapons detectors

Youth Offending

There is concern weapons detection systems can fuel young people’s fear of knives. Picture: Brent MPS

Analysis 26 October 2021

The price of tighter security

Youth Justice