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Policy — 16 Jun 2026

Supporting people in communities affected by violence

Recent violence and unrest affecting children and families.

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Policy — 16 Jun 2026

Delivering effective online safety: NCB’s response to government proposals

While we are pleased to see the government’s recognition of the urgency in improving children's online safety and wellbeing, we are concerned that the proposals as stated do not do enough to keep all children and young people safe.

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News & opinion — 9 Jun 2026

Cost of children’s social care at record high after more than a decade of cuts to early intervention

Leading children’s charities have advised that recent government investment must be used to rebalance children’s services towards early support, as new analysis shows the scale of financial pressure facing councils in England in responding to families in crisis.

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Mental health & wellbeing — 1 Jun 2026

Tuning in early: Why infant mental health matters more than ever

Lisa Storey, Child Development Interventions Coordinator from the Western Health and Social Care Trust, outlines the focus for this year's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 June).

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Policy — 22 May 2026

NCB amplifies voices of children and young people in response to national debate on online safety and wellbeing

NCB has outlined a series of recommendations to protect and ensure the online safety and wellbeing of children and young people, drawing on lived experiences and professional expertise.

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SEND & inclusion — 20 May 2026

SEND reforms will see mainstream teachers working more closely with specialist services and practitioners

'Every Child Achieving and Thriving' emphasises the central role that inclusion within mainstream education will be expected to play. What do we know so far, and how will the 'Experts at Hand' model of specialist support for mainstream schools work?

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Mental health & wellbeing — 18 May 2026

Why healthy parenting is about being comfortable with good enough and not aiming for perfection

Mary Magee, from the Perinatal & Infant Mental Health team in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, reflects on her work and how Parent Programmes can help support parental mental health.

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Bullying & cyberbullying — 15 May 2026

Children suffering bullying in silence as Anti-Bullying Week 2026 launches “Break the Silence” theme

Over 200 young people help shape this year’s campaign as the Anti-Bullying Alliance calls on the nation to start conversations about bullying.

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The early years — 14 May 2026

Growing Nature-Connected Communities: National Lottery seeds Natural Thinkers partnership in Wales

A partnership between NCB, Gwent Wildlife Trust and Wilder Connections is co-designing a training programme for early years practitioners and playgroup leaders.

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News & opinion — 13 May 2026

King's Speech: Despite the clamour, government must maintain its focus on the needs of families and children

At a time of considerable uncertainty within government, it is vital to recognise that several of the legislative measures outlined by the King today are fundamental to the welfare and wellbeing of children, young people and families.

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Inequality & poverty — 30 Apr 2026

Why small increases in family income can make a big difference to children's welfare

Professor Rick Hood from Kingston University reflects on the implications of the findings of a new collaborative study of data linking household income and children's social care provision.

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News & opinion — 30 Apr 2026

NCB welcomes the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act

The National Children’s Bureau welcomes the passing of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill into law. It contains several measures we have long advocated for, with the potential to improve the lives of children, young people and families in significant ways.

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Supporting people in communities affected by violence

Delivering effective online safety: NCB’s response to government proposals

Tuning in early: Why infant mental health matters more than ever

NCB amplifies voices of children and young people in response to national debate on online safety and wellbeing

SEND reforms will see mainstream teachers working more closely with specialist services and practitioners

Why healthy parenting is about being comfortable with good enough and not aiming for perfection

Children suffering bullying in silence as Anti-Bullying Week 2026 launches “Break the Silence” theme

Growing Nature-Connected Communities: National Lottery seeds Natural Thinkers partnership in Wales

King's Speech: Despite the clamour, government must maintain its focus on the needs of families and children

Why small increases in family income can make a big difference to children's welfare

NCB welcomes the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act

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