Fiona Simpson

Fiona Simpson

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Adoptive families may face "greater stress" amid the pandemic. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Adoption Support Fund to subsidise online services amid Covid-19 pandemic

Coronavirus
Rules come into force at the end of October to curb the use of agency social workers
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Consortium wins £3m tender to run government DCS programme

Children's Services
Youth services are working to support young people online. Picture: Positive Youth Foundation
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Coronavirus daily digest: Tuesday 14 April

Coronavirus
St John Ambulance are among charities listed as eligible for funding. Picture: St John Ambulance
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Coronavirus: Funding advice for charities 

Coronavirus
Health visitors have been left without gloves and hand sanitiser, Unite the Union says. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus daily digest: Friday 10 April

Coronavirus
Just 12 per cent of children are currently attending nursery. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Half of nurseries open to children of Covid-19 keyworkers, study finds

Early Years
Many workers have volunteered for 72-hour shifts. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Children's home staff levels at 95 per cent despite Covid-19 outbreak

Social Care
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge suprised school staff and pupils. Picture: Kensington Palace
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Coronavirus daily digest: Thursday 9 April

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced more support for schools. Picture: Adobe Stock
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Coronavirus daily digest: Morning update

Critics have reiterated calls for unregulated provision to be banned for all children. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock
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Consultation on unregulated accommodation extended

Social Care
Around 800 children are in custody in the UK. Picture: Becky Nixon
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Young offenders eligible for temporary release to ease spread of Covid-19

Youth Justice
NCS Trust chief executive Mark Gifford has apologised over the cancellation. Picture: NCS Trust
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NCS cancels summer programme amid pandemic

Youth Work