The National Children’s Bureau @ncb.org.uk have published a really helpful summary for this #AMHDMshowcase, which includes all of the main programmes and projects funded under this £35m 6-year initiative www.ncb.org.uk/amhdm Great work from Alison Penny!

Join our next #MakingParticipationWork coffee morning where we will be discussing transitional safeguarding! Tuesday 24th February | 10:30–11:30am | Online Register here: lnkd.in/eeTrEeaM

Making it REAL is evidence-based training to support the home learning environment and children’s early literacy development. Join our FREE webinar on 10 Mar and find out why over 80 local authorities have used it & why DfE highlighted it in its Best Start in Life strategy. buff.ly/lKqNkN5

Tomorrow sees the start of the Adolescence, Mental Health & Developing Mind showcase event which will celebrate six years of this £35m investment in understanding and improving young people's mental health. Find out more about the programme at www.ncb.org.uk/amhdm

We’re proud to support #SaferInternetDay 2026! Join us in helping children and young people stay safe, confident, and empowered online. Find resources and ways to get involved at saferinternetday.org.uk @uksic.bsky.social

This week it is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek We know that mental health challenges among young people are rising, but what do we know about what works in schools? Read more here: buff.ly/8PSKjJC

At the National Children's Bureau, we’re supporting #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek with @place2becharity.bsky.social This year’s theme is ‘This is My Place,’ encouraging self-acceptance and belonging. #CMHW2026 Find out more here- lnkd.in/eMBK7r5M

Phillip Anderson, Strategic Director of External Affairs at the National Children's Bureau was hosted by the Chancellor, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, to discuss the Government's commitment to remove the Two-Child Limit for Universal Credit and the implementation of the Child Poverty Strategy.

Have you seen our new report that talks about effective co-production with young people in media programmes? If we haven’t convinced you to read it let our young people convince you! #PasstheMic Read the full report here: buff.ly/Pf8G8PG

We are pleased to publish a new briefing that draws together key messages for early years practitioners and parents/carers to share learning on ways of working with families to improve the life chances of babies and toddlers. Read our key messages here:

What do we know about the impact of smartphones and social media on children and young people? Find out in our report exploring: ♦️ The quality of existing research ♦️ How future studies could better understand impact on children’s well being, including experiences such as bullying. buff.ly/PT9NrJY

Today the Bill to end the two-child limit starts to make its way through Parliament. The policy is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high. Poverty has a devastating impact on young lives. We’ve joined 65 other organisations asking MPs to support this Bill: buff.ly/hrwalvA

Many youth justice professionals work with children who cross the threshold into adulthood. Hear NCB colleagues talk about transitional safeguarding at Youth Justice Legal Centre's first webinar of 2026! Register here:

Timely support for children and families means information use must be: ✍ Equitable ✍ Ethical ✍ Voice-Informed Our new report sets out a framework to transform how local authorities in England use information about and from children, young people and families to improve lives: buff.ly/hzVAQn4

Nominations for the What Work Works in SEND Awards, hosted by NCB family member CDC & held at the University of Birmingham on 23 April close TOMORROW at 5pm! Nominate a service in any one of 10 categories at buff.ly/0ctxnNU Here's CDC Director Amanda Allard to tell you more...https://buff.ly/89SNlCI

Service providers and practitioners - sign up for shared learning and insights on improving #EarlyYears outcomes in the A Better Start newsletter: buff.ly/AsYowVx @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Rachel Middleton, specialist midwife/maternal & EY specialist, looks at how Better Start Bradford supports @uniofbradford.bsky.social midwifery students to embed prevention & early intervention in professional development & improve children’s life chances: buff.ly/boCnq8g @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Working in children's social care and concerned or excited about the use of AI? Check out the latest research from family member @researchip.bsky.social which draws on the views of the sector and a number of AI experts. 👇

Sandra Igwe MBE, Chief Executive of The Motherhood Group, gave an impactful presentation on the impacts of race & racism in early years policy & practice at our recent #EarlyYears summit. In a blog for NCB, she outlines the importance of differentiating between equality and equity. buff.ly/e0x2qHM

"Despite the narrative about a system in crisis and the need to address system-wide issues, we want to shine a spotlight on the positive work that can be built on..." @amandaallard.bsky.social looks ahead to planned SEND reforms & invites nominations for the #SENDAwards2026 buff.ly/8ba3s1M

With planned changes to lower the voting age, Young NCB think it's vital that young people have the space to share knowledge, tools & ideas to navigate the political system. Join an event on youth citizenship on Weds 28 Jan to discuss how young people can make their voices heard 👉 buff.ly/yesTvUN

School staff - the deadline is this Friday to nominate pupils from your school! Apply at the link below 👇

The National Year of Reading 2026 is about reconnecting reading with the things that already inspire us. At NCB, we know that reading for pleasure from an early age supports language, confidence and lifelong learning. Learn more: goallin.org.uk #NationalYearOfReading2026

Strengthening the confidence, knowledge and skills of the workforce is a vital foundation for building a more inclusive education system where all children can thrive. However, training alone won't be enough, this investment must form part of a wider, long-term programme of SEND reform.

We are pleased to announce that the Council for Disabled Children will be hosting the #SENDAwards2026. Join the celebration on 23 April 2026 at the University of Birmingham, recognising innovation, collaboration and excellence in SEND. More information and tickets here: lnkd.in/exA429qB

The Living Assessments project drew to a close last year but leaves a lasting legacy at NCB and in policy making. Find out about what we achieved in the past five years: buff.ly/TbEyl8T

Throughout the Living Assessments project, we worked closely with parents and young people to create the right environment and make policy influencing possible. Read about our learnings here: buff.ly/utw7MuL

Do you support early years education in your local area & are you looking for new ways to meet the government’s new GLD target? Why not explore the range of evidence-informed professional development opportunities offered by the National Children’s Bureau. Find out more at buff.ly/HnSOibL

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...

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

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

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

Happy New Year from everyone at NCB! #BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures

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

🚨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

🚨 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...

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

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 👇

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)

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

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

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

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