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Wellbeing & mental health — 12 Nov 2021

Responding to emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of children and young people: learning from HeadStart partnerships

Strategic responses to the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of children and young people 20th October 2021

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Early years — 1 Nov 2021

Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 - NCB Briefing

NCB believes that HM Treasury has listened to many of the arguments put forward by the children’s sector and we applaud them for this. The new investment in public services and additional financial support for families announced in the budget will undoubtedly make a real difference to the lives of many children. But creating lasting change must mean sustained growth in other areas of public spending too.

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Education and learning — 15 Oct 2021

Children Missing Education

This report summarises National Children’s Bureau (NCB) research into children missing education, which was funded by Lankelly Chase and took place between September 2015 and January 2017.

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Statutory guidance — 29 Sep 2021

APPGC Income and Expenditure Statement

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Health — 15 Sep 2021

NCB position paper on gender dysphoria

NCB has published its thinking on gender dysphoria amongst children and young people and how to ensure an appropriate response from support services.

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Bullying — 20 Aug 2021

Behaviour management strategies, in-school units and managed moves: NCB's response

NCB’s vision is an inclusive education system that recognises the fundamental link between the wellbeing of its children and academic progress. There is no ‘trade-off’ between inclusive teaching and learning, valuing children’s mental health, and high expectations of children’s behaviour in school.

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Social Care — 11 Aug 2021

The Independent Review of Children’s Social Care: NCB’s Vision for Change

NCB's response to the Review's 'Case for Change' demands a focus on what will really transform children’s lives for the better.

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Wellbeing & mental health

Mental health and wellbeing in primary schools: Preparing for recovery

In the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, supporting and prioritising mental health and wellbeing will be more important than ever.

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Wellbeing & mental health

Mental health and wellbeing in secondary schools: Preparing for recovery

This tool is intended to empower schools and colleges to support and prioritise students’ wellbeing in the light of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as putting in place sustainable changes for the longer term, based on the local context and staff capacity.

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Bullying

Sexual bullying: Developing effective anti-bullying practice

The Anti-Bullying Alliance has created a guide and accompanying e-learning to support schools and other professionals as they safeguard, educate and support children in their care.

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