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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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News & opinion — 17 Jun 2016

Young Parents Matter!

NCB Northern Ireland's Senior Participation Officer, Gill Hassard, tells us about the Young Parents Matter project

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News & opinion — 13 Jun 2016

Alliance relaunches new vision for the care system ahead of Children and Social Work Bill debate

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News & opinion — 10 Jun 2016

Christine Lenehan made Dame in Birthday Honours List

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News & opinion — 9 Jun 2016

NCB responds to the UN verdict on the UK's child rights record

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News & opinion — 7 Jun 2016

The Anti-Bullying Alliance launches national search for star teachers

The Anti-Bullying Alliance launches a national search for star teachers that go the extra distance when it comes to tackling bullying. The Power for Good award is being made to mark Anti-Bullying Week 2016.

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