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News & opinion — 2 Nov 2022

Recognition for one of our leading lights

One of the National Children Bureau’s longest-serving and most influential members of staff has received a prestigious award in recognition of over three decades championing SEN and disability rights.

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News & opinion — 25 Oct 2022

NCB statement on report investigating allegations of abuse at residential homes for disabled children

NCB reacts to the national review's report on the urgent need to protect disabled children with complex needs in residential settings.

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News & opinion — 25 Oct 2022

Urgent action needed to protect children with disabilities from abuse

A report investigating allegations of abuse at residential homes for disabled children demands urgent action to protect those in similar circumstances. The review was co-led by NCB's Strategic Director of the Council for Disabled Children, Dame Christine Lenehan.

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News & opinion — 20 Oct 2022

NCB's response to the final report by Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse

The government’s first priority must be to assure the many victims that they have been heard, and that despite the current political instability this inquiry will lead to real change.

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Policy — 17 Oct 2022

Ground-breaking study launches into CAMHS support for children and young people with social work involvement

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News & opinion — 6 Oct 2022

People should talk about grieving much more. It’s normal you know.

Alison Penny, Director of the Childhood Bereavement Network, shares what the new report 'Bereavement is Everyone’s Business' means for children and young people.

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Policy

Family Help requires a new approach and bold investments

There is a clear consensus that system change is not only needed but also possible. The question is how do you make it happen? - NCB's Chair Alison O’Sullivan shares her thoughts on the future of Family Help and how the sector can create a successful working model.

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News & opinion — 9 Sep 2022

The death of HRM Queen Elizabeth II

The National Children’s Bureau wishes to show its respect for the death of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by suspending all social media activity in honour of her lifetime of service. Our thoughts are with her family, friends & the countless people grieving at this time.

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Policy — 2 Sep 2022

Actions speak loudest

Will Liz Truss have the courage to do what is needed to protect our most vulnerable children and their families? NCB's CEO, Anna Feuchtwang shares her concerns.

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News & opinion — 18 Jul 2022

More children at risk as councils forced to halve spending on early support

Research, commissioned by leading children's charities including NCB and conducted by Pro Bono Economics, found dwindling funding for early support services – ranging from children’s centres and youth clubs, to targeted support with issues like drug and alcohol misuse - meaning families miss out on getting help early enough to stop problems spiralling out of control.

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Policy — 8 Jun 2022

Changing staff to child ratios for two-year olds: families need quality and affordability

DfE will be consulting the children’s sector on changing staff to child ratios for two-year-olds. What evidence do we have that this proposal will lead to better outcomes for our youngest children?

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Policy — 26 May 2022

NCB statement on national review into the murders of Arthur and Star

Star Hobson and Arthur Lanbinjo-Hughes were murdered by members of their close family who have been rightly held accountable for these terrible crimes. But their cases also highlight, yet again, what can happen if public services do not work together effectively and information about vulnerable children is not shared in a timely way.

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Recognition for one of our leading lights

NCB statement on report investigating allegations of abuse at residential homes for disabled children

Urgent action needed to protect children with disabilities from abuse

NCB's response to the final report by Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse

Ground-breaking study launches into CAMHS support for children and young people with social work involvement

People should talk about grieving much more. It’s normal you know.

Family Help requires a new approach and bold investments

The death of HRM Queen Elizabeth II

Actions speak loudest

More children at risk as councils forced to halve spending on early support

Changing staff to child ratios for two-year olds: families need quality and affordability

NCB statement on national review into the murders of Arthur and Star

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