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Mental health & wellbeing — 8 May 2024

Nurturing a sense of belonging at school: what helps pupils feel connected?

Feeling like you belong can have a very positive social and academic impact, says Director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance Martha Evans, but a significant number of schoolchildren don't.

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News & opinion — 2 May 2024

Applications open for theatre production led by disabled, care-experienced and migration-experienced children

The National Children's Bureau (NCB) and the University of Kent are partnering with Chickenshed Theatre to run a series of theatre workshops and monologue performances involving disabled children and young people, and those with experience of social care or the immigration system.

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Health — 15 Apr 2024

Statement in support of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and its impact on child health

Alongside other organisations across the children's sector, NCB welcomes the intention of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a smoke-free future and protect children and young people from the potential harms of vaping.

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News & opinion — 9 Apr 2024

NCB responds to publication of Cass Review into gender identity services

We welcome Dr Cass’ review and are closely studying its insights in order to update our own position in consultation with professionals, our staff, trustees and most importantly with trans people and others with experience of questioning their gender.

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SEND & inclusion — 20 Mar 2024

Education system failing disabled children and those with special educational needs, say campaigners

The Special Educational Consortium (SEC) calls on the next Government to rethink the education system with better accountability, investment, and listening to children and families.

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Research — 12 Mar 2024

We are the Youth Endowment Fund's new Toolkit and Evidence Synthesis Partner

We are very excited to announce that the National Children’s Bureau’s is the Youth Endowment Fund’s new Toolkit and Evidence Synthesis Partner.

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News & opinion — 6 Mar 2024

Children's Charities Coalition responds to Spring Budget

Quality public services are what children and families need, and what the electorate wants. The Chancellor had a golden opportunity to show he understood this and address a crisis in childhoods, brought about by spiralling inequality and deepening levels of poverty and deprivation. Sadly, there were few measures in his Budget to help children who are in the most desperate need.

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The early years — 4 Mar 2024

Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs share successes and learnings after first year

Over 200 delegates attended the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs National Shared Learning and Dissemination event, which celebrated the achievements of the 18 Hubs across England.

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Participation — 26 Feb 2024

Over 100 children and young people attend Youth Voice Matters Conference 2024

NCB family member the Council for Disabled Children hosted the sixth annual Youth Voice Matters Conference for disabled children and young people and / or those with special educational needs.

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News & opinion — 21 Feb 2024

NCB unveils new five-year strategy to build brighter futures for every child in England and Northern Ireland

United for a Better Childhood: Building Brighter Futures sets out the key areas of focus to support NCB's mission to build better childhoods for every child.

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Mental health & wellbeing — 8 Feb 2024

My Voice Matters

For Children’s Mental Health Week 2024, Gill Attrill OBE, Director of the UKRI Adolescence, Mental Health and Developing Mind initiative shares how the theme of My Voice Matters is at the heart of the initiative.

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Guidance and training — 1 Feb 2024

National Children's Bureau welcomes Research in Practice as new member of the NCB family

NCB becomes the new permanent home of Research in Practice, pooling collective expertise in practice and policy within social care, safeguarding, youth justice, SEND and health.

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Nurturing a sense of belonging at school: what helps pupils feel connected?

Applications open for theatre production led by disabled, care-experienced and migration-experienced children

Statement in support of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and its impact on child health

NCB responds to publication of Cass Review into gender identity services

Education system failing disabled children and those with special educational needs, say campaigners

We are the Youth Endowment Fund's new Toolkit and Evidence Synthesis Partner

Children's Charities Coalition responds to Spring Budget

Over 100 children and young people attend Youth Voice Matters Conference 2024

NCB unveils new five-year strategy to build brighter futures for every child in England and Northern Ireland

My Voice Matters

National Children's Bureau welcomes Research in Practice as new member of the NCB family

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