News & opinion

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News & opinion — 14 Jun 2019

Shape the teaching of early literacy - An invitation for Nursery & Reception Teachers

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News & opinion — 7 Jun 2019

Jane Lees, long-standing Chair of the Sex Education Forum, made OBE

The National Children’s Bureau is delighted that Jane Lees, the long-standing Chair of the Sex Education Forum, has been made Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s birthday honours list, recognising her services to education.

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News & opinion — 4 Jun 2019

Small actions make a big difference in fight against bullying

Whether it is verbal, physical, online or in-person, bullying has a significant impact on a child’s life well in to adulthood. The Anti-Bullying Alliance is urging action for this year’s Anti-Bullying Week and saying that by making small, simple changes, we can break this cycle and create a safe environment for everyone.

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News & opinion — 15 May 2019

Child poverty is becoming the ‘new normal’ in parts of Britain as fastest rises in poverty hit the poorest areas

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News & opinion — 13 May 2019

Ofsted changes ‘good news for pupils’

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News & opinion — 10 May 2019

How prioritising wellbeing can drive change in a school

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News & opinion — 9 May 2019

Jersey Stories can be counted on with Neil Griffiths

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News & opinion — 3 May 2019

Statement on Exclusion Review

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News & opinion — 9 Apr 2019

Learning and development work in mental health support and pregnancy and early childhood

The National Children’s Bureau is delighted to announce it has been successful in winning two important contracts from The National Lottery Community Fund.

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News & opinion — 28 Mar 2019

Work not enough to stop children being trapped in poverty as number of children in severe poverty rises

More children in the UK are growing up in working families trapped in poverty. New Government data shows that, of the 4.1 million children in poverty overall, there has been an increase in the number of children caught in severe poverty to 2.8 million.

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News & opinion — 27 Mar 2019

Pupils can expect an up-to-date curriculum that reflects the diversity of our communities

The Sex Education Forum has welcomed a ‘watershed’ vote on Relationships and Sex Education guidance for schools.

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News & opinion — 26 Mar 2019

Why I joined the school strikes

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