News & opinion

Our latest news, and opinions from across the sector.

Participation — 23 Mar 2021

The pandemic and SEND: existing problems, emerging challenges

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Participation — 23 Mar 2021

A right to access - by YNCB's Louise aged 19

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Mental health & wellbeing — 18 Mar 2021

Why schools should be thinking about nature

During lockdown and this whole period of uncertainty, where we found ourselves having to connect to a virtual world, many of us turned to nature for relaxation and to de-stress. This led to being motivated to take daily walks and visit local green spaces. The sense of wellbeing nature gave us was a welcome blanket of security in an unfamiliar world.

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Policy — 3 Mar 2021

NCB statement on the Budget 2021

‘The full effect of the pandemic on families’ finances will only be fully appreciated as the furlough scheme and other measures that protect jobs are wound up at the end of September. Yet this is the moment that the Chancellor will claw back £20 per week from struggling families...

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News & opinion — 10 Feb 2021

Charities call on Govt to make good on its promise to extend support to grieving parents

On the anniversary of a landmark judgment from the High Court, campaigners are calling on the Government to make good on their promise to extend eligibility for bereavement benefits to cohabitees with children.

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News & opinion — 3 Feb 2021

Young people with experience of mental health ‘crisis’ in Northern Ireland urge Stormont to adopt blueprint for services

Over 1,700 young people in Northern Ireland, many with direct experience of the challenges in accessing mental health support, have shared their vision for how decision makers could improve services and put an end to waiting times, stigma and the crippling costs of getting help.

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News & opinion — 21 Jan 2021

School counselling can help young people manage mental health issues despite costs

A large-scale study led by the University of Roehampton, in partnership with NCB and published in The Lancet, has revealed that school-based humanistic counselling is effective and should be considered as a viable treatment option for children suffering from mental health issues despite considerable costs.

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News & opinion — 15 Jan 2021

Launch of Children's Social Care Review

This review must create meaningful and lasting for change for children and families.

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News & opinion — 5 Jan 2021

School closures and further lockdown

NCB urges the Government to provide the resources and clarity

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News & opinion — 4 Jan 2021

Returning to school, re-thinking education

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News & opinion — 10 Dec 2020

Department for Education hears young people’s call for youth representation

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News & opinion — 3 Dec 2020

‘Emotional Wellbeing in Early Childhood’ with Debbie Garvey

Knowledge Makes Change seminar 11 – Jersey

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