Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

fiona.simpson@markallengroup.com

More than 500,000 families have been supported through the programme with joblessness, mental health issues, antisocial behaviour and truanting. Picture: Adobe Stock/Rafael Ben-Ari
Analysis

Experts call for revamped Troubled Families scheme to focus on poverty

Children's Services
Gifford: a year-round offer would target more children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Analysis

NCS boss sets out plans to expand scheme

Youth Work
Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor has said YOIs will be notified before inspections take place. Picture: YJB
News

Full YOI inspections resume

Youth Justice
The Bill increases certain police powers. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Campaigners call for removal of ‘discriminatory’ clauses from Police and Crime Bill

Youth Justice
Leigh Middleton: 'It is vitally important we hear from you.' Picture: Adobe Stock
News

NYA launches first ever youth sector census

Youth Work
Children are missing out on a years' worth of funding, LGA research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Disadvantaged children lose out on £118m due to pupil premium changes, LGA reveals

Education
MPs are calling for more support for young people after short-term programmes end. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Extend Kickstart and Universal Credit uplift to support young people, MPs urge

Coronavirus
Funding has been announced to improve teaching in underperforming areas. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Government funding to boost education for children in disadvantaged areas

Coronavirus
Unregulated supported accommodation should be banned for all under-18s, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Legal action challenges DfE decision not to ban unregulated accommodation for 16-17 year olds

Social Care
The Fostering Network are asking more people to become foster carers. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

#Chances4Children: Foster carers celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight

Social Care
Youth groups are now permitted to meet inside and out. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Easing of Covid-19 restrictions: what new rules mean for children's sector

Early Years
There are 180,000 children in kinship care in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock
News

Children in kinship care to receive more support to secure school place

Social Care