Publications

NCB is one of the leading publishers in the field of children’s services. With over 40 years’ experience in publishing, our range of books, reports and digital resources ensures that our experience and knowledge supports professionals, parents, and children and young people.

Our resources cover a range of subjects including early years, children with disabilities, looked after children, participation, play and young people's views. Delivered by experts, our resources ensure that professionals working with children and young people have access to the most up-to-date research and best practice in the field.

NCB has a growing ebook list, which includes many previously out of print best-selling and historically significant titles. To find these, look for PDF series in the series section of the search facility.

Our latest publications can be found below and you can browse all NCB publications by subject, or search by title.

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Recent Publications

QALEthumbnailLeadership for Quality in Early Years and Playwork
Essential reading for anyone working within childcare, early years education or playwork who either has a leadership role or who aspires to having one.

 

PDEMcoverPeople Make Play
Based on a literature review and six case studies, Play England highlight how staffed provision can intensify and diversify the opportunities for children to play.

 

making ourselves heard coverMaking Ourselves Heard
Outlines the current context and challenges for disabled children and young people's participation in decisions and issues that affect them.
Also available as an ebook.

 

MTT11TNMy Turn to Talk
Updated for 2010, these guides offer tips and advice to looked after children and young people about how they can have more say in their care.
My Turn to Talk (11 and under)
My Turn to Talk (12 and over)

 


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Please email your reviews of any of our publications to publications@ncb.org.uk

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In addition to our online ordering service, NCB publications can be ordered from Central Books by emailing ncb@centralbooks.com, by phone on 0845 458 9910, by fax 0845 458 9912, or by post. Download an order form and fax or post it to NCB, c/o Central Books, 99 Wallis Road, London E9 5LN.

Download our publications catalogue [PDF 1271KB] or request a printed version by emailing ncb@centralbooks.com.


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