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News & opinion — 2 Oct 2025

'My village keeps me motivated'

To mark Black History Month 2025, we talk to Sherrelle Parke – Research and Development Manager at Research in Practice (part of the NCB family) – about her research in the social justice field, family and community networks and the Black figures that inspire her and her parenting.

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News & opinion — 2 Oct 2025

Bringing expertise into the room

To mark Black History Month 2025, Jadesola Olusanya – Trustee at the National Children’s Bureau – writes about how she has been able to use her own lived experiences to push for change and make people feel seen and included. Family, faith and friends have kept her grounded.

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Inequality & poverty — 1 Oct 2025

Children's Charities Coalition responds to government plans to lift two-child benefits cap

The Children’s Charities Coalition has responded to indications that the government is preparing to lift the two-child limit on benefits.

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News & opinion — 29 Sep 2025

NCB response to rise in racism in the UK

The NCB family stands against racism in all its forms and completely condemns the increasing intimidation, violence and hate speech unfolding across the UK, targeting asylum seekers, refugees or migrants.

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News & opinion — 25 Sep 2025

Values. Identity. Purpose.

To mark Black History Month 2025, Kaveed Ali - Chief Operating Officer at the National Children’s Bureau – reflects on how his values have shaped his professional journey. He describes the strength he draws from both his Black identity and the experiences of others in the community.

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Research — 23 Sep 2025

Problem-Oriented Policing: What does it mean for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion?

Problem-Oriented Policing is all about tackling the root causes of crime and disorder rather than just responding to incidents as they happen. Instead of relying only on traditional policing methods, POP takes a more thoughtful, problem-solving approach.

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Policy — 23 Sep 2025

SEND system reform: key insights from our roundtables and principles for change

The govt is preparing to set out proposals to reform support for disabled children and those with SEN in the upcoming Schools White Paper. We've published a series of briefings setting out ideas from expert roundtables exploring how we create a system that better serves children, families and professionals.

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Health — 19 Sep 2025

New alliance launched in response to crisis in children's health services

NCB helps bring together 25 organisations to focus on how best to build a workforce for the healthiest generation of children ever.

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News & opinion — 27 Aug 2025

The NCB Family stands firm against racism

We strongly condemn the campaign of intimidation and violent racist protests - such hatred is never justified, and it is driven by falsehoods rather than facts.

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Research — 13 Aug 2025

Attachment theory in social work: Why a new approach is necessary

Dr Robbie Duschinsky, who co-led work on a paper with Northumbria University's social work educator Sarah Foster, writes about the importance of the new recommended approach to attachment theory.

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Research — 13 Aug 2025

New approach to attachment theory can help social workers improve outcomes for children, researchers say

Research suggests actively addressing caregivers’ experience of deprivation leads to improved wellbeing of children with social care contact.

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Inequality & poverty — 25 Jul 2025

Research by NCB supports case for change in way children's services are funded

Research by the National Children’s Bureau and Public Alchemy, commissioned by London Councils, has analysed the proposed changes to the Children and Young People's Services relative needs formula and made a series of recommendations to the Department for Education.

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'My village keeps me motivated'

Bringing expertise into the room

Children's Charities Coalition responds to government plans to lift two-child benefits cap

NCB response to rise in racism in the UK

Values. Identity. Purpose.

Problem-Oriented Policing: What does it mean for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion?

SEND system reform: key insights from our roundtables and principles for change

New alliance launched in response to crisis in children's health services

The NCB Family stands firm against racism

Research by NCB supports case for change in way children's services are funded

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