Fiona Simpson

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Young people will receive training in how to carry out their research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

#Chances4Children: Young people to lead on peer-to-peer research project

Youth Work

Extending data collection will help more care leavers benefit from support, campaigners have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

Care leaver data reporting extended to cover young people up to 25

Social Care

School canteen staff have been urged to stockpile 'long-life' goods. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 October 2021

School meal shortages and end of Universal Credit uplift spark child poverty warning

Child poverty

Andy Airey, Mike Palmer and Tim Owen will walk to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Picture: Ppayrus Prevention of Young Suicide

News 30 September 2021

Fathers to walk 300 miles in memory of young daughters lost to suicide

Health

The government has committed to resettling 20,000 Afghan refugees over three years as part of Operation Warm Welcome. Picture: MoD

Analysis 28 September 2021

Councils assemble vital support for Afghan children and families

Social Care

Hull City Council's youth justice service has been praised by inspectors. Picture: Hull City Council

News 24 September 2021

Hull City Council’s youth justice service rated ‘good’ by inspectors

Youth Justice

The charity supports Scottish Armed Forces children. Picture: RCET

News 24 September 2021

#Chances4Children: Mental health scheme launched for children of Scottish Armed Forces

Chances4Children

Young women should be offered greater support, researchers say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2021

Criminal justice system ‘re-traumatising’ vulnerable young women, research warns

Youth Justice

Liverpool has been praised over its work with disabled children during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 September 2021

Liverpool City Council praised over ‘effective’ pandemic response

Social Care

Youth zone's offer a raft of activities including music and sport. Picture: OnSide

News 22 September 2021

Green light for South West's first Youth Zone

Youth Work

Wakefield Council was rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted in 2018. Picture: Wakefield Council

News 22 September 2021

Wakefield Council boosts number of foster carers who become adopters

Social Care

Dame Rachel de Souza has called on the Care Review to take on board her recommendations. Picture: Office of the children's commissioner for England

News 21 September 2021

Children's commissioner for England calls for urgent improvements to care system

Social Care