Reports, briefings and consultation responses
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Early years
— 8 Apr 2026
Up to half of UK parents experience loneliness during pregnancy and the first two years after giving birth. Perinatal loneliness is a preventable driver of poor perinatal mental health, with significant costs for children, families and public services. Our new briefing setting out the evidence and what government can do about it.
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Early years
— 22 Sep 2025
On 14 May 2025, NCB hosted a summit that brought together around 100 senior representatives from across the early years sector to help shape a shared vision to improve outcomes for babies, young children and their families.
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Social care
— 23 Nov 2023
The Department of Health initiated a review of Children’s Social Care Services, the review intended to provide a roadmap through the current challenges.
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Early years
Ava Berry, Policy and Research Officer at the National Children’s Bureau, considers work to counteract the negative impacts of inequalities on young lives.
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Poverty & inequality
The election of Liz Truss as our new Prime Minster must be a turning point for childhood in the UK.
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For educators
In response to the Department for Education's consultation on school attendance, NCB has set out its vision of an inclusive education system that empowers children to attend schools and fulfil their potential in a safe and respectful environment.
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Early years
The Infant Mental Health (IMH) Framework was published in 2016 by the Public Health Agency, following substantial engagement with key stakeholders, as well as public consultation.
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Early help
To support the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care, NCB has developed eight ideas for strengthening Early Help.
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Early years
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. But creating lasting change must mean sustained growth in other areas of public spending too.
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Bullying
NCB’s vision is an inclusive education system that recognises the fundamental link between the wellbeing of its children and academic progress.
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Social care
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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Policy
As a partnership of children and young people's organisations we are calling for a new vision of childhood to support children, young people and their families to recover from the impact of COVID-19.
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