Free resources

As well as an extensive publications catalogue, NCB also offers a wide range of other resources, many of which are available online. These guides, reviews and toolkits are PDFs or web resources, and cover a wide variety of subjects. Resources currently available are listed below and can be downloaded for free and used whenever you need them.


Care Planning for Looked After Children [website]

Children, Young People and Volatile Substance Abuse: A training manual

Children's Views of Services - a rapid review

Communicating with Children

Cycling and Children and Young People

Education Supervision Orders

Guidelines for Research with Children and Young People

Healthier Inside

Healthy Child Programme Consultations

Managing The Transitions From Adolescent Psychiatric In-patient Care: Toolkit

Managing Transitions from Secure Settings: Report and resources

Physical Intervention Across Children's Services

Promoting Healthier Lifestyles

Promoting the Health and Well-being of Young People in Supported Housing

Shared Responsibility: Safeguarding arrangements between hospitals and children’s social services

Tell Them Not to Forget About Us: A guide to practice with looked after children in custody

Working with the Parents of Looked After Children

Young People’s Participation in the Youth Justice System

If you can’t find the resource you’re looking for, search NCB Publications or contact the NCB Library and Information Service at library@ncb.org.uk.


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