Childlife

17 November 2020

Mental health of under-5s at risk

The UK lockdown and subsequent changes to our daily lives have brought with them a heightened awareness and discussion of our mental health. Young and old have experienced unprecedented challenges, with regular social contact impacted and face-to-face support services suspended, and infant mental health is no exception. As lockdown...
15 June 2020

Supporting bereaved children during Covid-19

For over 50 years The National Children’s Bureau (NCB), has existed to make sure that our education, health and social care systems are as effective as possible, strengthen families and helping children overcome the many challenges that can hold them back. NCB is needed now more than ever. An...
15 May 2020

Supporting lockdown learning

The National Children’s Bureau have been quick to respond to the needs of families in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Annamarie Hassall, Director, Practice & Programmes, Fundraising at NCB, explains how their Making it REAL early literacy programme is adapting the way it supports both parents and those that...
04 May 2020

Early years support making a big difference

Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP), led by the National Children’s Bureau, is made up of parents, early years practitioners, nurseries, children’s centres, Lambeth Council, NHS trusts, community organisations and several local charities. LEAP is part of The National Lottery Community Fund’s A Better Start programme. LEAP aims to improve children’s...