The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) is thrilled to publish our new five-year strategy, United for a Better Childhood: Building Brighter Futures, which sets out the key areas of focus to support its mission to build better childhoods for every child. For 60 years, NCB has united individuals and organisations across every area of children and young people’s lives, combining cutting-edge research with the voices of lived experience to improve the complex, interconnected systems that support every child to thrive. Our impact has been built on our ability to learn and evolve and this new strategy lays out how we will push further and do better, to respond to the unprecedented variety and scale of challenges children face today. All parts of NCB, including our newest member, Research in Practice, share core values and ambitions for children and young people and the new strategy sets out how this larger NCB family will achieve them working in partnership with experts from across the sector. Anna Feuchtwang, Chief Executive, National Children’s Bureau, said: “At a time when too many children and young people in England and Northern Ireland face myriad challenges to their physical and mental wellbeing, the National Children’s Bureau is setting out its vision for the next five years to build brighter futures for every child. Is our vision possible? Absolutely. Will it happen tomorrow? No. But that can never be an excuse not to push further and to do better for children. With NCB’s approach to tackling seemingly intractable problems and a stronger voice for children themselves, change is truly possible. We know that because we’ve been proving it for 60 years.” To find out more about our plans and strategic goals for the next five years, click here https://buff.ly/48lEMmy or download a copy here https://buff.ly/3I5VNGz
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Bringing people and organisations together to drive change in society and deliver a better childhood for the UK.
About us
For over 60 years, we’ve worked to champion the rights of children and young people across the UK. Today, that challenge is greater than ever. In an age of austerity, we’ve witnessed funding for children’s services cut by half; with a devastating impact on young lives. In an era of disinformation, trust has never had more value. That’s why we interrogate policy and uncover evidence to shape future legislation. We take the voices of children to the heart of Government, bringing people and organisations together to drive change in society and deliver a better childhood across the UK. Our impact goes far beyond childhood, to deliver lasting change for future generations. Changing policy and shaping history. We’re united for a better start. United for a better future. United for a better childhood. We’re the National Children’s Bureau. #UnitedForABetterChildhood
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http://www.ncb.org.uk
External link for National Children's Bureau
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1963
- Specialties
- Children and young people, Disabled children, Education, Early childhood, Research, Children's social care, Anti-bullying, Relationships and sex education, Childhood Bereavement, Special Educational Needs, and Health and wellbeing
Locations
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23 Mentmore Terrace
London, London E8 3PN, GB
Employees at National Children's Bureau
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Laura Sercombe (She/Her)
Chief Executive Officer at GFS
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Yvonne Campbell
Strategic Business Development and Grantmaking Consultant
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Robert Whelan
Experienced CFO. Qualified Accountant with an MBA. Trusted strategic advisor with an established track record of delivery in high growth…
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Daniel Oaker
Deputy Director - Finance & Resources at National Children's Bureau
Updates
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NCB stands firm in its belief that every child has a right to high-quality, age-appropriate relationships, sex and health education (#RSHE). Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/ec7dAAH5
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Less than two weeks until the start of our theatre workshops with Chickenshed Theatre! This is an opportunity for children and young people who are disabled, children’s social care-experienced or who have experience of the UK immigration system. The workshops will explore a series of topics including mental health, children’s social care and insecure immigration status, and they will encourage participants to explore and share their own experiences in a creative way. Do you or anyone you know want to take part? Find out more about the project and how to apply here: https://buff.ly/3UrU7wT #ChangingNarratives
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Could you be our next Treasurer? 🪙 Join NCB’s Board of Trustees and help us improve children's lives. NCB’s Treasurer is an appointed Trustee acting in the capacity of an Honorary Officer of the Board alongside the Chair and Vice-Chair. The overarching role of our Treasurer is to maintain oversight of NCB’s financial affairs, ensuring they are sustainable, legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. More information here: https://lnkd.in/eDbB2qWR
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Following the parliamentary event we held yesterday on behalf of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Children, we’re excited to launch a series of reports that dig a little deeper into some key areas of our work – including voice, inclusive education and systems change – and set out NCB’s unique evidence and experience and suggest some of the ways that we can go further and do better to achieving our mission to build a better childhood for every child. The reports build on our five-year strategy United for a Better Childhood: Building Brighter Futures, which we published in February. For over 60 years, NCB has united individuals and organisations across every area of children and young people’s lives, combining cutting-edge research with the voices of lived experience to improve the complex, interconnected systems that support the lives of children, young people and their families. "Building Brighter Futures: Amplifying children’s voice" outlines why the voices and experiences of children and young people have been and will continue to be at the heart of our work and shines a spotlight on recent successes. The report puts a spotlight on how we are amplifying children’s voice in politics, policy-making and evidence gathering and suggests a series of recommendations on how we can go further and do better to ensure that every child can thrive. Download and read the report here: https://buff.ly/3UGl9R6
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Lovely words from one of the attendees to our #APPGChildren event in Parliament this morning. Thank you so much for coming!
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Today I had the pleasure of attending the #APPGChildren event at parliament, organised by the National Children's Bureau, on behalf of the Fair Education Alliance Youth Steering Group with Naomi Spence and Bethel Seyoum. Young ambassadors representing the Children's Commissioner for England took turns presenting issues faced by many young people. They discussed topics such as #MentalHealth, #SEND, #Education, and discrimination. 💭 “Only 22% of children and young people said they felt listened to by decision-makers.” - Rylie Sweeney While listening to the young ambassador's speeches, I found that I could relate to most of the personal experiences they shared. It made me feel understood, knowing that I'm not the only one who feels this way. However, I also realised that this is not something to be proud of. It highlights how many more children are suffering from inequality and inadequate government services. It needs to change. Our voices need to be heard and we don’t just want acknowledgement. They say action speaks louder than words, so show us you’ve listened. Tim Loughton Munira Wilson Ashley Dalton MP Ria P. 🙏 I want to thank every organisation that has contributed to amplifying youth voices. It’s because of all of you that we are able to lobby for change that secures the stability of our future. Campaigns such as #ChildrenAtTheTable, #BigAmbition, and #The8000Rising make a massive impact on children and young people's lives. Not only does it provide a platform for young people but also encourages them to engage - bridging the large gap between youth and public institutions. And thank you to the National Children's Bureau for organising such an amazing event and I hope I’ll be able to attend many more events like this. #YouthEngament #YouthVoices #FEA #YouthSteeringGroup #UKGovernment
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Today marks the beginning of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚 At NCB, we want all children and young people to grow up as physically and mentally healthy as they can be, but we are aware that there is still so much work to be done. In 2021-22, 1.4 million children were estimated to have a mental health condition in England, but less than half received at least one appointment with children and young people mental health services (CYPMHS or CAMHS) – while a third referred for support was turned away. (source: https://buff.ly/3WzvBwx) Our new strategy #BuildingBrighterFutures explains what changes we want to see that will help tackle the root causes of poor mental health and wellbeing, making sure children get the support they need at the right time. Read more about it here: strategy.ncb.org.uk And find out more about our work on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing here: https://buff.ly/44HkQuc
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As well as being a hugely valued member of our systems improvement team, Joe Fautley is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and autism both inside and outside the NCB family. In this blog for SEN Magazine Ltd he writes powerfully and eloquently about his own lived experience as an autistic person. He highlights the importance of not underestimating the effect of anxiety, of allowing autistic people time to process information, of being mindful of that autistic people can often feel fatigued by navigating social situations and sensory overload and that we should all avoid making assumptions. You can read Joe's blog at https://lnkd.in/efzBFH2s
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Do you want to help us stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn? NCB family member the Anti-Bullying Alliance is looking for a creative and well-organised new member to join its team as Project Officer. You will support the school focused programme work of ABA; plan and deliver identified elements of project and programmes within the team; and, support ABA’s capacity to influence anti-bullying policy and improve anti-bullying practice. You'll be a great communicator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and have experience managing projects and working in partnership with other organisations to deliver complex programmes. Sounds like you or someone you know? Then get in touch before Monday 27th May! For more information and to apply go to https://lnkd.in/e47VjsgD
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A new interactive tool created by NCB family member Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP) that will help midwives identify social complexities more consistently in pregnant people is now available. The maternity disadvantage assessment tool (MatDAT), along with a care planning template and an e-training module, was launched at The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) annual conference taking place in Liverpool this week. The MatDAT has the potential to support the provision of more personalised care and promote maternity equity and was originally developed by midwives working for LEAP. It has now been further developed and made widely available by the RCM. Carla Stanke, Public Health Specialist, LEAP, explains: “We are delighted that the Maternity Disadvantage Assessment Tool (MatDAT), developed by the Lambeth Early Action Partnership, will now be available nationally from the Royal College of Midwives. Until now, midwives have not had a tool for assessing social needs in the same way that GPs and health visitors do. “This new tool can be used during routine midwifery appointments to enable midwives to identify social risk factors more consistently in pregnant people, and signpost to local sources of support." Read more at https://lnkd.in/dmjmfMaF