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Our latest news, and opinions from across the sector.

News & opinion — 13 Sep 2016

Statement on sexual violence and harassment in schools by the Sex Education Forum

That sexual violence and harassment in schools is so widespread is disturbing, but it is not inevitable. Inquiry after inquiry has shown the protective power of sex and relationships education (SRE) – it helps children know what type of behavior is acceptable and unacceptable, leads to earlier reporting of sexual abuse and to reductions in sexual violence and coercion.

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News & opinion — 12 Sep 2016

New funding for anti-bullying measures in UK schools

We are delighted that the Department for Education and the Government Equalities Office have committed considerable funding to anti-bullying measures in UK schools. Two projects based, in part, within NCB have been chosen as recipients of the fund.

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News & opinion — 22 Aug 2016

Pre-school age children: is their health and development at risk?

Zoe Renton, NCB’s Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Information considers whether we are doing enough to measure the health of under-5s.

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News & opinion — 18 Aug 2016

NCB statement on the Childhood Obesity Strategy

The Government has unveiled its new Childhood Obesity Strategy. NCB issued the following statement in response.

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News & opinion — 9 Aug 2016

Four things the Prime Minister MUST do for children

When Theresa May returns to the cut and thrust of question time and conferences she should take decisive action to make children and young people a priority during her time as PM. Here are four things that can’t be ignored...

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News & opinion — 2 Aug 2016

Statement on Vera Baird QC’s support for compulsory sex and relationships education

Vera Baird QC, chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, has launched a campaign calling on sex and relationships education to be made compulsory in all schools. The Sex Education Forum has issued the following statement in response.

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News & opinion — 16 Jul 2016

Response to Ofsted report: Unknown children - destined for disadvantage?

Ofsted's report 'Unknown children – destined for disadvantage?' looks at how good councils and early years providers are in helping disadvantaged families. NCB is concerned that Ofsted found so many councils are not taking a joined-up approach to tackling the challenges faced by poor children.

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News & opinion — 12 Jul 2016

Child development: it’s social and emotional too!

NCB Northern Ireland's Policy & Research Analyst, Claire Dorris, tells us about child development

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News & opinion — 8 Jul 2016

Statement on CQC report on the health of children in care 'Not seen, not heard'

The Care Quality Commission report 'Not seen, not heard' once again confirms that health services often overlook the needs and experiences of looked after children. NCB issued the following statement in response to the report.

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News & opinion — 28 Jun 2016

Brexit: A young person's perspective

75% of young people aged 18-24 who voted in the referendum chose to remain in the EU. Niklas McKerrell considers the implications for young people alienated by Brexit.

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News & opinion — 22 Jun 2016

NCB statement on Northern Ireland's 'Programme for Government'

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News & opinion — 20 Jun 2016

Seven actions the government must take to meet the children's rights challenge...and a job for the voluntary sector

In June, the UN delivered its verdict on the UK’s record on children’s rights, stating it was "seriously concerned". Policy makers still have work to do to improve children’s rights in the UK, argues Zoe Renton.

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