Katherine Smith

BBC News journalist, working across home and social affairs, previously covered education.

[steve swann @steveswannBBC]

An exclusive 2-year investigation by me and ⁦⁦@AleemMaqbool⁩ which exposes huge failings in child protection at the Church of England. https://t.co/cw3rnVEIEY

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

‘Democracy is never wrong’ says Penny Mordaunt as she loses her Portsmouth North seat to Labour’s Amanda Martin. She says the party had taken a ‘battering because it failed to honour the trust that people had placed in it’. #election

[june kelly @junekelly1]

Shakira Spencer’s three killers have all been jailed for 34 years. The background to an appalling case by my colleagues ⁦@Alex_Dack⁩ and Naresh Puri. https://t.co/d3ln9EuVMP

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

County lines: How a child’s phones helped smash a trafficking gang https://t.co/W2d1tQEV8f

[James Melley @jamesmelley]

Back in 2015 a new mother almost died after a mistake made during a c. section. What caused it was hidden from her for 7 years. My latest story on the problems with East Kent #maternity with @BBCMBuchanan

https://t.co/UpKTHJxJcF

[Tom Symonds @BBCTomSymonds]

Raeph Ballantyne was a quietly-spoken but razor sharp BBC camera journalist who began filming with us in the summer on the Met's battle against abusive cops within its ranks

He was taken ill and sadly died at the weekend. This film's dedicated to him.

https://t.co/Dw949SeqOe

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

@TonyNewsCamera Raeph was incredibly talented and an absolute pleasure to work with. It’s such sad shocking news. He will be deeply missed. Sending much love to his family.

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

The Ukrainians in the UK who are heading home ready to fight: https://t.co/0JZ03MMEwG

[Claire Ellison @EllisonClaire]

Has anyone experienced delays at crown court recently? We are doing some work on this issue next week which I feel is hugely important. We need interviews with people who have experienced this problem. Pic for attention. BBC News. @sdavieslaw

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

Asylum seekers: The homes where ceilings have fallen in https://t.co/3euHqxYHHF

[Tom Symonds @BBCTomSymonds]

Now on the iPlayer via the link below

[Claire Ellison @EllisonClaire]

Here’s the story we’ve been working on since last Autumn. Thanks to Kent Police @fotheringham_p BBC warning - contains distressing material.

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

@KirstyGardner Very sorry to see you go Kirsty - best of luck with whatever the next chapter brings.

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

Companies which provide essays for money - also know as essay mills - are to be made illegal as part of a new skills and post 16 education bill.

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

Saying farewell to a very talented colleague👇🏻

[Sean Coughlan @seanjcoughlan]

My last day on the education patch. Moving to be a royal correspondent and to cover more general stories. Education is at the heart of the hopes and dreams of families, so a huge thanks to all I've worked with over the years. You're making a difference every day.

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

‘I worried Oxford wouldn't accept me' https://t.co/ABkTicqjDA

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

Students can expect a much more normal term as they return to campus - though some unis have told the BBC they plan to keep lectures online. https://t.co/9mOFaRFP2V

[branwen jeffreys @branwenjeffreys]

For anyone in education in England it’s the departure of @NickGibbUK which is most significant. As schools minister he has largely overseen the curriculum changes set in train by Michael Gove & championed approaches such as Singapore maths

[Laura Kuenssberg @bbclaurak]

Nadhim Zahawi confirmed as Education Secretary

[Katherine Smith @smithyk1]

A doorstop could be one of the most important things you’ll need at uni… here’s why: https://t.co/d6A7NNjraD