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As the year draws to a close, it's an opportunity to reflect on all the achievements of the NCB family over another very busy 2025! Explore the news behind these headlines at www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med... #BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures
Evidence from our new A Better Start Insight Report on school readiness offers valuable guidance for policy, practice, and systems change in supporting a young child’s development towards becoming ready to start school.
Download the report to find out more- www.ncb.org.uk/learning-bet...
Download the report to find out more- www.ncb.org.uk/learning-bet...
January 12, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Evidence from our new A Better Start Insight Report on school readiness offers valuable guidance for policy, practice, and systems change in supporting a young child’s development towards becoming ready to start school.
Download the report to find out more- www.ncb.org.uk/learning-bet...
Download the report to find out more- www.ncb.org.uk/learning-bet...
Lived experience was central to our Living Assessments project. After working closely with Expert by Experience groups throughout the project, we have summarised their key policy asks and recommendations for social care reforms: buff.ly/1EvCA8E
January 12, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Lived experience was central to our Living Assessments project. After working closely with Expert by Experience groups throughout the project, we have summarised their key policy asks and recommendations for social care reforms: buff.ly/1EvCA8E
We welcome the introduction of legislation to Parliament yesterday that began the process to scrap the two-child limit - a hugely significant moment for many families across the country and hopefully a turning point in tackling the blight of child poverty. buff.ly/hGN96iv
January 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM
We welcome the introduction of legislation to Parliament yesterday that began the process to scrap the two-child limit - a hugely significant moment for many families across the country and hopefully a turning point in tackling the blight of child poverty. buff.ly/hGN96iv
If you work with children or young people and you’re keen to develop your understanding of bullying and improve your confidence in preventing and responding to it, why not sign up for online CPD training from family member the
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk Book your place at buff.ly/4UlsUzC
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk Book your place at buff.ly/4UlsUzC
January 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM
If you work with children or young people and you’re keen to develop your understanding of bullying and improve your confidence in preventing and responding to it, why not sign up for online CPD training from family member the
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk Book your place at buff.ly/4UlsUzC
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk Book your place at buff.ly/4UlsUzC
Are you an early years practitioner, parent and carer keen to learn new approaches to supporting development in babies and young children? Check out a new set of briefings designed by NCB family member @researchip.bsky.social. buff.ly/nE9PYmI
January 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Are you an early years practitioner, parent and carer keen to learn new approaches to supporting development in babies and young children? Check out a new set of briefings designed by NCB family member @researchip.bsky.social. buff.ly/nE9PYmI
Follow the latest updates and insights from the ground-breaking research programmes that make up the @ukri.org Adolescence, Mental Health and Developing Mind initiative at buff.ly/N27ecfM
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Follow the latest updates and insights from the ground-breaking research programmes that make up the @ukri.org Adolescence, Mental Health and Developing Mind initiative at buff.ly/N27ecfM
Happy New Year from everyone at NCB!
#BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures
#BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures
January 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Happy New Year from everyone at NCB!
#BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures
#BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures
Merry Christmas from everyone at NCB!
December 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Merry Christmas from everyone at NCB!
As the year draws to a close, it's an opportunity to reflect on all the achievements of the NCB family over another very busy 2025! Explore the news behind these headlines at www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med... #BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures
December 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
As the year draws to a close, it's an opportunity to reflect on all the achievements of the NCB family over another very busy 2025! Explore the news behind these headlines at www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med... #BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures
🚨Join Young NCB’s next Hot Topic event on Youth Citizenship, 28th Jan! 🚨With the shifting political climate & planned changes to lower the voting age, Young NCB think it's vital that young people have the space to share tools & ideas to navigate the political system. Sign up now👇 buff.ly/VDFYqkC
December 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🚨Join Young NCB’s next Hot Topic event on Youth Citizenship, 28th Jan! 🚨With the shifting political climate & planned changes to lower the voting age, Young NCB think it's vital that young people have the space to share tools & ideas to navigate the political system. Sign up now👇 buff.ly/VDFYqkC
The @youthendowmentfund.org.uk toolkit has been developed to help police forces, local authorities, youth charities, school leaders and others who work with young people, use evidence when making decisions about how best to keep children safe from violence. Find out more: buff.ly/DNSBcqm
December 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The @youthendowmentfund.org.uk toolkit has been developed to help police forces, local authorities, youth charities, school leaders and others who work with young people, use evidence when making decisions about how best to keep children safe from violence. Find out more: buff.ly/DNSBcqm
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🚨 ONLINE TRAINING REMINDER 🚨
We've developed CPD-certified anti-bullying online training for anyone that works with children and young people.
Access it here 👉 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
We've developed CPD-certified anti-bullying online training for anyone that works with children and young people.
Access it here 👉 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
December 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🚨 ONLINE TRAINING REMINDER 🚨
We've developed CPD-certified anti-bullying online training for anyone that works with children and young people.
Access it here 👉 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
We've developed CPD-certified anti-bullying online training for anyone that works with children and young people.
Access it here 👉 anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-inform...
Autistic parents and their children often experience social care systems as judgemental, exclusionary & harmful. Understanding of autism & the lived experience of autistic parents is crucial to anti-discriminatory practice. Discover more in this briefing from family member @researchip.bsky.social 👇
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that influences how a person experiences, processes and responds to the world.
Explore a new Research in Practice briefing that aims to enhance inclusive practice with autistic parents and families. https://ow.ly/BfCY50XHhco
Explore a new Research in Practice briefing that aims to enhance inclusive practice with autistic parents and families. https://ow.ly/BfCY50XHhco
December 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Autistic parents and their children often experience social care systems as judgemental, exclusionary & harmful. Understanding of autism & the lived experience of autistic parents is crucial to anti-discriminatory practice. Discover more in this briefing from family member @researchip.bsky.social 👇
The government aims to increase children achieving school readiness from 68% to 75% by 2028. Our new report explores practical examples from 10 years of A Better Start & highlights approaches that recognise the vital role of families, schools and communities @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
buff.ly/id71pYT
buff.ly/id71pYT
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The government aims to increase children achieving school readiness from 68% to 75% by 2028. Our new report explores practical examples from 10 years of A Better Start & highlights approaches that recognise the vital role of families, schools and communities @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
buff.ly/id71pYT
buff.ly/id71pYT
We brought together over 60 senior representatives yesterday from the early years sector for our second #NCBSummit, with participants focused on turning the policy ambitions of the Best Start in Life strategy into a practical and system-wide reality. Read more: www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...
December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We brought together over 60 senior representatives yesterday from the early years sector for our second #NCBSummit, with participants focused on turning the policy ambitions of the Best Start in Life strategy into a practical and system-wide reality. Read more: www.ncb.org.uk/about-us/med...
Find out the results of an #AntiBullyingWeek poll run by VotesforSchool 👇
This #AntiBullyingWeek, VotesforSchools asked young people: Are you comfortable advocating for yourself? 💬
A huge thank you to everyone who took part!
See the results: votesforschools.com/results/equa...
#WhatWeKnowWednesdays
A huge thank you to everyone who took part!
See the results: votesforschools.com/results/equa...
#WhatWeKnowWednesdays
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Find out the results of an #AntiBullyingWeek poll run by VotesforSchool 👇
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We applaud the Coalition colleagues who have made this possible
@savechildrenuk.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk @unicef.org @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social Gingerbread, 4in10 @jrf-uk.bsky.social As well as our friends @endchildpoverty.bsky.social(9)
@savechildrenuk.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk @unicef.org @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social Gingerbread, 4in10 @jrf-uk.bsky.social As well as our friends @endchildpoverty.bsky.social(9)
December 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We applaud the Coalition colleagues who have made this possible
@savechildrenuk.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk @unicef.org @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social Gingerbread, 4in10 @jrf-uk.bsky.social As well as our friends @endchildpoverty.bsky.social(9)
@savechildrenuk.bsky.social @ncb.org.uk @unicef.org @womensbudgetgrp.bsky.social @actionforchildren.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social Gingerbread, 4in10 @jrf-uk.bsky.social As well as our friends @endchildpoverty.bsky.social(9)
We welcome the review of mental health, autism and ADHD services announced by the government last week. A systems-wide approach is urgently needed to address the generational crisis facing children, young people and their families. buff.ly/XTnZXsw
December 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We welcome the review of mental health, autism and ADHD services announced by the government last week. A systems-wide approach is urgently needed to address the generational crisis facing children, young people and their families. buff.ly/XTnZXsw
The Child Poverty Strategy & the lifting of the two-child limit mark significant steps towards easing pressures facing UK children and families today. However, the strategy falls short of setting out a long-term, ambitious agenda for eradicating child poverty. Read our response: buff.ly/Dn7OeCg
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Child Poverty Strategy & the lifting of the two-child limit mark significant steps towards easing pressures facing UK children and families today. However, the strategy falls short of setting out a long-term, ambitious agenda for eradicating child poverty. Read our response: buff.ly/Dn7OeCg
We welcome the appointment of Jess Asato MP as the new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care.
Read our full statement here: buff.ly/rX8PXTr
Read our full statement here: buff.ly/rX8PXTr
December 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We welcome the appointment of Jess Asato MP as the new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Adviser to the Department of Health and Social Care.
Read our full statement here: buff.ly/rX8PXTr
Read our full statement here: buff.ly/rX8PXTr
In light of the #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek it's a good time to reflect on the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee Expert Panel's independent report on palliative care services in England, and how this spotlighted bereavement.
Read the full report here: buff.ly/DHEBKpG
Read the full report here: buff.ly/DHEBKpG
Committee publishes Independent Expert Panel’s report on palliative care services in England - Committees - UK Parliament
The Independent Expert Panel (IEP), commissioned by the Health and Social Care Committee, has produced a report on England’s palliative and end of life care services. Published 28 November, the…
committees.parliament.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
In light of the #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek it's a good time to reflect on the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee Expert Panel's independent report on palliative care services in England, and how this spotlighted bereavement.
Read the full report here: buff.ly/DHEBKpG
Read the full report here: buff.ly/DHEBKpG
Absolutely amazing to see young people's art displayed in this exhibition 💗 these pieces were submissions to our online gallery that encouraged children and young people with experience of disability or social care to express themselves creatively. Pop by or have a look online: gallery.ncb.org.uk
Come to visit our ‘This is ME’ exhibition on at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge🖼️🎨
Here until Sunday 30th November…!
Here until Sunday 30th November…!
November 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Absolutely amazing to see young people's art displayed in this exhibition 💗 these pieces were submissions to our online gallery that encouraged children and young people with experience of disability or social care to express themselves creatively. Pop by or have a look online: gallery.ncb.org.uk
"Where you have gender-blind policy, it produces gendered consequences for girls."
Dr Pippa Goodfellow, our Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy, was on BBC4 Woman's Hour to talk about the need to create sufficient provision for girls in custody.
Listen from 26:10:
Dr Pippa Goodfellow, our Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy, was on BBC4 Woman's Hour to talk about the need to create sufficient provision for girls in custody.
Listen from 26:10:
Woman's Hour - Kids social media ban in Australia, Tracey Emin on Bridget Riley, What your bum says about your health - BBC Sounds
Australia's landmark social media ban for children is being challenged in court.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
"Where you have gender-blind policy, it produces gendered consequences for girls."
Dr Pippa Goodfellow, our Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy, was on BBC4 Woman's Hour to talk about the need to create sufficient provision for girls in custody.
Listen from 26:10:
Dr Pippa Goodfellow, our Deputy Director of Policy, Communications and Strategy, was on BBC4 Woman's Hour to talk about the need to create sufficient provision for girls in custody.
Listen from 26:10:
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Scrapping the two-child limit will be transformational for children.
This is a much-needed fresh start in our country’s efforts to eradicate child poverty and while there is more to do it gives us strong foundations to build on.
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This is a much-needed fresh start in our country’s efforts to eradicate child poverty and while there is more to do it gives us strong foundations to build on.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Scrapping the two-child limit will be transformational for children.
This is a much-needed fresh start in our country’s efforts to eradicate child poverty and while there is more to do it gives us strong foundations to build on.
1/2
This is a much-needed fresh start in our country’s efforts to eradicate child poverty and while there is more to do it gives us strong foundations to build on.
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Scrapping the two-child limit shows this government is serious about child poverty, lifting 350,000 children above the poverty line overnight. Poverty can affect every aspect of a child’s present and future life, and hundreds of thousands of lives have been changed for the better today.
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Scrapping the two-child limit shows this government is serious about child poverty, lifting 350,000 children above the poverty line overnight. Poverty can affect every aspect of a child’s present and future life, and hundreds of thousands of lives have been changed for the better today.