News & opinion

Our latest news, and opinions from across the sector.

  • News & opinion — 27 Oct 2025

    A calling to social justice

    In celebration of Black History Month 2025, Lauren Archer, Senior DEI Programme Lead at NCB tells us about her passion for her career in DEI and helping others to help themselves. She reveals how she gets her power from her own resilience - and her inspirational dad.

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  • Policy — 23 Oct 2025

    Response to delay of Schools White Paper publication

    While a further delay will clearly frustrate many, there is now an opportunity for the sector to work together to shape and articulate a plan that addresses short-term challenges and offers a coherent vision for the future of the SEND system.

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  • News & opinion — 20 Oct 2025

    Finding joy and purpose

    In celebration of Black History Month 2025, NCB Trustee Marjorie James writes about a career dedicated to the voluntary and non-profit sector, improving the lives of children and young people. She reflects on what motivates her, and how she finds inspiration in her daughter.

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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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  • 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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