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News & opinion — 24 Nov 2022

Philippa Stobbs receives a standing ovation at her valedictory address in Parliament

On Wednesday 23rd November, Philippa Stobbs gave a valedictory address to nearly a hundred delegates in Parliament, marking her retirement after working for the National Children’s Bureau and Council for Disabled Children for more than 32 years.

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News & opinion — 17 Nov 2022

First Stronger Practice Hubs announced

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the first 13 settings in England that will be early years Stronger Practice Hubs.

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News & opinion — 17 Nov 2022

"Stability, growth and public services” says the Chancellor, but the future for vulnerable children left in doubt

NCB's CEO, Anna Feuchtwang shares her response to the Chancellor’s Fiscal Statement and it's impact on children's services.

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News & opinion — 14 Nov 2022

Anti-Bullying Week 2022 - Reach Out!

A quarter of children are bullied frequently as anti-bullying campaigners led by NCB's Anti-Bullying Alliance call on adults to set a better example.

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News & opinion — 10 Nov 2022

United for a better children's social care system

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Children and NCB brought together representatives from across the children's sector, statutory services and government to call for urgent action on children's social care

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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

A significant new collaborative research project has launched to shed light on the effectiveness of the mental health and wellbeing support and treatment received by children and young people who have involvement with social workers.

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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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Philippa Stobbs receives a standing ovation at her valedictory address in Parliament

First Stronger Practice Hubs announced

"Stability, growth and public services” says the Chancellor, but the future for vulnerable children left in doubt

Anti-Bullying Week 2022 - Reach Out!

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

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