Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Children missed out on play during the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 4 August 2021

Key resources to support play in children

Early Years

Young people say they don't feel listened to by government. PIcture: Adobe Stock

News 4 August 2021

MPs call for action to ‘stabilise’ youth work sector

Youth Work

The scheme is open to creative sectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 August 2021

Applications open for flexi-apprenticeships scheme

Education

Yusaf: We are fooling ourselves if we believe discrimination doesn't exist in Scotland

News 3 August 2021

Scottish Health Secretary claims nursery discriminated against daughter

Early Years

NYAS has said it will implement the ICO's recommendations. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 August 2021

NYAS apologises over failure to comply with data protection rules

Youth Justice

Croydon Council faced a £66m funding shortfall last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 August 2021

Croydon praised over efforts to support children despite financial woes

Social Care

Jackson: 'Frontline is aligned to the principles laid out in the Care Review's Case for Change'. Picture: Fronline

Features 30 July 2021

Interview: Mary Jackson, chief executive of Frontline

Social Care

Kent was unable to take on any more unaccompanied asylum-seeking children after hundreds of people arrived at Dover in May. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 July 2021

Charities slam use of unregulated accommodation for child refugees

Social Care

Campaigners have criticised a lack of suitable secure accommodation for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 July 2021

Court rules lack of secure accommodation in London unlawful

Youth Justice

Manchester City Council handed out free books to year 6 pupils. Picture: Manchester City Council

Features 30 July 2021

Round-up: The holiday activities and food programmes taking place this summer

Education

The NYA is calling for the recruitment of 10,000 qualified youth workers. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 29 July 2021

Crime reduction plan ‘falls short’ for young people, NYA says

Youth Work

Eddie Holmes mentors young people through the Big Onion project. Picture: Merseyside Expanding Horizons

News 29 July 2021

#Chances4Children: Merseyside project offers opportunities to young entrepreneurs

Youth Work