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Policy — 7 Nov 2023

NCB response to King's Speech

'Difficult but necessary long-term decisions', so where is the focus on children and young people?

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The early years — 27 Oct 2023

Government announces decision to change early education and childcare regulations

In response to the Early Years regulatory changes announcement, 27 October, Phil Anderson, Strategic Director of External Affairs at the National Children’s Bureau, said:

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News & opinion — 10 Oct 2023

Mental health is a universal human right – but how can we work together to bring this reality about?

Gill Attrill, Director of the UKRI Adolescence, Mental Health and Developing Mind initiative shares her thoughts.

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News & opinion — 3 Oct 2023

What Young NCB means to me - Troy's blog

Troy, a member of Young NCB, gives a first hand account of what its like to be part of NCB's advisory group.

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SEND & inclusion — 26 Sep 2023

Dame Christine Lenehan calls on SEND sector to keep pushing for disabled children to be a priority

Over 200 invited guests from across the children’s sector gathered in Westminster on Monday 25th September to hear Dame Christine Lenehan give a stirring valedictory address to mark her retirement.

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Policy — 13 Sep 2023

Council budgets buckling under soaring costs for children’s social care, warn leading charities

This new analysis, conducted by Pro Bono Economics and commissioned by leading children's charities, Action for Children, Barnardo’s, The Children’s Society, National Children’s Bureau and NSPCC, unveils a concerning shift toward spending on crisis intervention.

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SEND & inclusion — 31 Aug 2023

The Council for Disabled Children appoints new director Amanda Allard

Amanda Allard is the new Director of the Council for Disabled Children, and Strategic Director of Practice and Programmes at the National Children’s Bureau.

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SEND & inclusion — 23 Aug 2023

New contract announced to support the implementation of the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan

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News & opinion — 6 Jul 2023

NCB reacts to Labour’s announcement on opportunities and education

Sir Keir Starmer wants to give every child opportunities but this will never be possible without substantial investment in the full range of services that children and families rely upon, or tackling the cost-of-living crisis that holds too many children back.

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Health — 6 Jul 2023

Sector expresses disappointment at lack of roadmap for children's multi-agency information sharing

Members of the Children and Young People’s Health Policy Influencing Group (HPIG) say government review is missed opportunity to deliver a concrete plan for change

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The early years — 3 Jul 2023

Six new Stronger Practice Hubs announced

The Department for Education (DfE) has revealed more early years providers that have been named as Stronger Practice Hubs

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The early years — 26 Jun 2023

Childcare services in Northern Ireland

The Department of Education commissioned a Review of Childcare Services in Northern Ireland to inform the development of the Executive’s Early Learning and Childcare Strategy.

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NCB response to King's Speech

Government announces decision to change early education and childcare regulations

Mental health is a universal human right – but how can we work together to bring this reality about?

What Young NCB means to me - Troy's blog

Dame Christine Lenehan calls on SEND sector to keep pushing for disabled children to be a priority

Council budgets buckling under soaring costs for children’s social care, warn leading charities

The Council for Disabled Children appoints new director Amanda Allard

New contract announced to support the implementation of the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan

NCB reacts to Labour’s announcement on opportunities and education

Sector expresses disappointment at lack of roadmap for children's multi-agency information sharing

Six new Stronger Practice Hubs announced

Childcare services in Northern Ireland

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