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The National Children's Bureau is a leading charity that for 50 years has been improving the lives of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. We work with children and for children, to influence government policy, be a strong voice for young people and practitioners, and provide creative solutions on a range of social issues.

NCB Blog

  • Missing education

    At any one time thousands of children are not in school. Amy Edwards looks at new research that se...

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  • Children and the police

    One year on from a major inquiry into the policing of children and young people, there is still mu...

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  • The vision is to give every child the best start in life. But where’s the plan?

    The Autumn Statement provided little help for local authority services aimed at vulnerable children,...

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Growing up happy

As part of the Children’s Policy Research Unit’s ‘Growing Up Happy’ conference, Young NCB members reflect on essential elements in creating happiness and wellbeing.

Video production by J motion

 

NCB News

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    Action on returning children home from care

    A new ‘action learning’ set, devised by the NCB with support from the Department for Education, shows how children’s services can reinvigorate the support they provide for children returning home after a period spent in local authority care.

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    E-safety advisory groups

    The safety of children and young people when using the internet and electronic technology (e-safety) is a major concern for parents, guardians, carers, practitioners and broader society. NCB is developing policy in Northern Ireland on e-safety and we want the input of young people, parents and teachers.

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