Fiona Simpson

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Schools provided food parcels for families during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 October 2021

Schools 'propping up welfare state' during pandemic, researchers warn

Education

Charlie Taylor: "Oakhill STC is failing to provide adequate care for such a vulnerable group of children". Picture: YJB

News 14 October 2021

Improvement notice issued over ‘unlawful’ use of force at Oakhill STC

Youth Justice

Josh MacAlister says he hopes the new report will lead to better recommendations. Picture: Frontline

News 13 October 2021

Care Review publishes responses to ‘overly critical’ Case for Change

Social Care

Katharine Birbalsingh has been dubbed the UK's strictest headteacher. Picture: Michaela School

News 12 October 2021

UK’s ‘strictest headteacher’ to lead Social Mobility Commission

Education

More than 12,000 young people have been out of work for more than a year, statistics show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 October 2021

Long-term youth unemployment increasing, ONS warns

Education

Young black men in prisons would benefit from tailored wellbeing support, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2021

Campaign to improve mental health support for young black men in prisons

Youth Justice

Young people's mental health services are at a 'tipping point' experts have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 October 2021

World Mental Health Day: Key concerns, best practice and research around young people’s mental health

Health

An image of what the new school could look like. Picture: Silverwood School

News 7 October 2021

Green light for £38m special school in Wiltshire

Special Educational Needs

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

News 7 October 2021

Registration of multi-building children’s homes splits sector

Social Care

Children are being 'failed by the system', Hestia has warned. Picture: Hestia

News 6 October 2021

Children of modern slavery victims missing out on support, charity warns

Social Care

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board has carried out an independent review. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 October 2021

Serious case review highlights safeguarding failures in lead up to toddler’s death

Social Care

Sector leaders have said they will 'strongly oppose' any planned changes. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2021

Sector leaders vow to oppose relaxation of childcare ratios

Early Years