Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

Kent DCS Matt Dunkley has called for a mandated National Transfer Scheme. Picture: Kent County Council

News 11 June 2021

Kent slams government failure to make asylum transfer scheme compulsory

Social Care

Shadow education secretary Kate Green tabled the motion. Picture: Parliament UK

News 10 June 2021

Key issues raised by MPs over children’s Covid-19 recovery

Coronavirus

The DWP has also recruited youth employability coaches. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 June 2021

DWP launches 110 youth employment hubs

Coronavirus

The pupil premium supports children eligible for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2021

Pupil premium extended to children with 'no recourse to public funds'

Education

The AYM has raised concerns over plans to sentence 17-year-olds as adults. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2021

Police and Crime Bill does not factor in needs of children, YOT managers argue

Youth Justice

The Home Office has issues guidance over late applications. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2021

Scrap EU Settlement Scheme deadline to support vulnerable children, organisations urge

Social Care

Researchers have called for babies to be included in the government's mental health policies. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2021

‘Baby blindspot’ in children’s mental health, new research reveals

Early Years

Calls have been made for a review of the affordability of childcare in England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2021

Thousands back call for independent review of childcare funding

Early Years

Social workers from BAME backgrounds are less likely to pass their assessment year, a new report says. Picture: Posed by model/Adobe Stock

News 7 June 2021

Black, Asian and minority ethnic social workers 'face higher failure rates'

Social Care

Barristers are calling for a reform of legal aid funding for young people. Picture: Becky Nixon

News 4 June 2021

Bar Council advocates reform of youth justice funding

Youth Justice

The jab has already been approved for young people aged 16 and older. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2021

Campaign to prioritise disabled children as Pfizer vaccine approved for use in 12- to 15-year-olds

Health

The Healthy Start scheme has been extended to migrant families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2021

More families get access to Healthy Start scheme after legal action

Health