The Schools White Paper includes a commitment to provide ‘wraparound’ specialist support for mainstream settings. The Council for Disabled Children's new report explores the role of the specialist workforce in enabling this shift. councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/resources/al...

Throughout the consultation on SEND reforms, the Council for Disabled Children is supporting disabled children and young people, and those with special educational needs, to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas. Find out more at: councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/what-we-do-0...

🌟 Applications open: IASSN Young People’s Steering Group! 🌟 Aged 16-25 with SENDIAS experience? Have your voice heard, build confidence & make a real impact. Gain skills, meet others, boost your CV & get £50 in vouchers per session ✨ Apply now: bit.ly/4dbYpDv

🏫 Want every pupil to feel they belong? Our Belonging Matters programme helps schools strengthen relationships, inclusion and engagement. Includes audit, surveys, expert support and staff training credits. ⏰ Book for 2026 to 27 before the end of this academic year and save 20% bit.ly/47LqNc1

Did you know you can hear insights and learnings from the NCB family on Spotify? Check out podcasts on A Better Start (lnkd.in/eg3ABZQr), the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs (lnkd.in/eKMB5Quy) or a host of content from family member @researchip.bsky.social (lnkd.in/errCF9T9).

🏫 Want to reduce bullying in your school? Join 2,400+ schools using the United Against Bullying programme. Includes audit, surveys, expert support and £700+ of staff CPD. ⏰ Book for 2026 to 27 before the end of this academic year and save 20% bit.ly/4bnbit5

What does school readiness really mean for children, families and the practitioners and systems that support them? Find out in a free webinar tomorrow delivered by NCB which will explore fresh insights from ten years of the #ABetterStart programme. Book your spot here: buff.ly/N5CLY9Q

NCB's Rhea Singhvi and Tessa Morgan, Assistant Research Professor in Sociology and Health at the University of Cambridge, reflect on a review of co-production practices led by Tessa and a team of EbyEs (including Jack - see video👇). Read their blog and the full review at buff.ly/pSzruQ1

An overview of our amazing 'This is ME!' exhibition!!🎨🖼️ This allowed children and young people who are disabled or care experienced to reflect on who they are, the people, objects and spaces around them… They were asked to create art based on the themes ‘HOME’, ‘IDENTITY’, or ‘ADVENTURE’ 🏞️

📣 Children and young people as a priority focus for neighbourhood teams is an important step forward! See our statement on the publication of the Neighbourhood Health Framework by Department of Health and Social Care, as part of their goal to bring health and care close to home: buff.ly/N1incIG

On#WorldSocialWorkDay, Research in Practice's new blog looks at social work through the lens of hope. The blog draws upon Research in Practice resources to improve our work across the social divisions faced by many marginalised and oppressed communities. buff.ly/SSWjrHw

Today, we’re launching a free best practice guide and podcast on school readiness that takes a holistic approach to supporting young children & families, with practical examples from 10 years of work across A Better Start partnerships @TNLCF www.ncb.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

📢 Participation, engagement or co-production practitioners: Register now to join an online conversation event exploring the Government’s SEND reform consultation with a focus on participation, & children & young people’s voices 🗓️ Wednesday 18 March ⏰ 10.00 - 13.00 💻 Zoom Sign up: buff.ly/inFCR00

How can we better support young carers and their families? Join an open access webinar on 28 April that will share Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (LSE) findings about facilitating whole family holistic assessments and support planning for young carers. https://ow.ly/8Q9Y50YrOBG

The government is extending the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme for another three years from next month. We’ve captured insights and learnings from Hub leaders, practitioners and the NCB team responsible for delivering the programme in our new podcast. Listen here: buff.ly/HdBKWMG

There's still time to register for this free, evidence-based online training to support the home learning environment and children’s early literacy development, tomorrow morning 10:00-11:30 👇

Raising children includes a long list of costs, from childcare and school uniforms to days out and travel. In this article, Which? rounds up the key benefits, grants and discounts available to parents, and explains who can claim them. Read here: tinyurl.com/43rmx9wf

Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the National Children’s Bureau! Together, we can ensure every girl has the support and opportunities she needs to thrive. At NCB, we remain committed to championing equality and opportunity for every child.

Join us on the 18th March to discuss the Department for Education’s schools white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, which outlines their plan to reform special educational needs and disability support in early years, schools and colleges. Find out more and register here: lnkd.in/etXZ_ehQ

At the National Children’s Bureau, we know that reading for pleasure from an early age supports language development, confidence and lifelong learning. That is why we are so pleased to be welcoming #WorldBookDay2026!

NCB CEO, @annafeuchtwang.bsky.social, sat down with Dan Taylor from Morgan Hunt for episode 4 of the #InspiringWorkingLives podcast. Anna and Dan discuss the importance of rebuilding organisations, confronting inequality, and leading with clarity and courage. 👉 Listen here: lnkd.in/eYYSNKXd

Last month, the APPG for Children met in Parliament to discuss the implementation of the UK’s Child Poverty Strategy, bringing together parliamentarians, sector experts, and local leaders. Read more here: lnkd.in/eqBGW2XJ

Join the us for a free school readiness webinar sharing fresh insights from 10 years of the A Better Start programme. We’ll explore what works, what we’ve learned, and how communities and services can collaborate to improve early childhood outcomes. Register: lnkd.in/eDVMvACc

The National Children's Bureau and @researchip.bsky.social are so pleased to be working with The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls to envision the ethical and effective integration of AI in children’s social care. ow.ly/ZLME50YnTTs

The Council for Disabled Children are delivering a series of online events in March 2026 in relation to the SEND Reform Government Consultation. Please visit the CDC website for more information and to register: lnkd.in/eP9Q2PeD

Our Participation team is supporting disabled children & young people, and those with SEN, to help shape the SEND reforms announced this week. Focus group sessions start across England next week and run until 30 April. We have limited spaces & expect them to go fast. Find out more: buff.ly/t64TwwO

We've just published a blog from two former leaders of A Better Start partnerships in Lambeth and Nottingham, in which they share their insights on how collaboration, governance, and long-term investment can help systems work effectively for families. Read it here: buff.ly/N5F6NKB

We welcome the scale of the vision published today in the Every Child Achieving and Thriving White Paper. The consultation is an opportunity to clarify how accountability, cross-government working, and consistent access to specialist expertise will make this vision a reality. buff.ly/y0gFga5

This review highlights the need to provide trauma responsive, 'personalised' support to parents whose children have been removed, to help them make lasting changes and build more positive futures for themselves and their families.

Delegates are now sharing their thoughts on how children and young people can provide feedback on their education experiences and ideas for what CDC's consultation on the upcoming Schools White Paper will look like!

The Minister for Schools also sat down with the FLARE group to talk about their experiences and they would want to improve the SEND system!

Delegates joined their first workshop this morning, all of which are centred on the theme of the day - Youth Citizenship!

@georgiagould.bsky.social Thanks for joining #YouthVoiceMatters today!

The #YouthVoiceMatters conference has kicked off! It's an annual event that brings together disabled children & young people and those with SEN to develop confidence in sharing their voices, participation skills & create examples of what can happen when young people realise their collective power.

"Addressing bullying requires a strong focus on healthy relationships, peer support, & helping children talk about what is happening online and offline." Read a blog from @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk exploring what new research from @nspcc.bsky.social tells us & why it matters buff.ly/bIInB63

NCB's Dr Alison Penny reports on the AMHDM programme which is exploring how mental health needs emerge in young people and how we can best respond 👇

FREE WEBINAR: Every child deserves the best start in life, but how do we give it to them? Drawing on real examples & insights we'll explore how communities, services & EY professionals can work together to create the best start in life for young children. buff.ly/8WNPApC @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

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

Last week, we published a new report that sheds light on co-production practices with young people and their involvement in media programmes. Developed as part of the Living Assessments project, it sheds light on what meaningful engagement with young people looks like! Read here- buff.ly/Ov8xg8M

This week, the APPG for Children met to discuss the Child Poverty Strategy and its implementation. This meeting provided a valuable opportunity to explore the strategy from a range of cross-government perspectives, and to consider both the opportunities and challenges it presents.

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: