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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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News & opinion — 21 Jul 2025

Valuing and celebrating South Asian heritage

Lauren Archer, NCB's Senior DEI Lead, reflects on how important representation is to ensuring that future generations of young South Asian children and young people can see themselves reflected in the charity sector.

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News & opinion — 11 Jul 2025

Vision, compassion and innovation: Laura's lasting legacy for children and families

In loving memory of Laura McFarlane 1960 - 2025.

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Policy — 7 Jul 2025

NCB response to the Best Start in Life strategy

We welcome the ambition - now we must ensure it is matched by the investment needed to deliver the best start in life for every child.

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Policy — 3 Jul 2025

NCB reaction to 10 Year Health Plan for England

We welcome the clear vision for children outlined in the 10 Year Health Plan and now await details on how the government will work with children and families to implement its ambition to create the healthiest generation of children ever.

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The early years — 27 Jun 2025

Evaluation shows Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme is improving outcomes for young children

An independent evaluation of the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme supports the case for a Hub model for the early years sector and finds positive responses from settings and concludes changes made to practice will benefit children across all outcomes.

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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

Valuing and celebrating South Asian heritage

Vision, compassion and innovation: Laura's lasting legacy for children and families

NCB response to the Best Start in Life strategy

NCB reaction to 10 Year Health Plan for England

Evaluation shows Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme is improving outcomes for young children

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