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.
Recent Publications
Making Ourselves
Heard
This book 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.
Children's Play Charter
The charter explains why play is
important for all children and young people and includes a vision
for play. A range
of support materials are also available, including a
children's version, a
poster and an
implementation guide.
Nature
Play
This guide will support local authorities,
housing associations, parks and others with responsibility for
introducing nature play in parks and play spaces.
Milieu-therapy
with children
Written by practising social pedagogues,
this book offers a comprehensive overview of planned environmental
therapy in residential child care.
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