• 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

    Making every moment count

    Two-year-old Oscar-Ray arrived safely at 40 weeks, after a problem-free pregnancy for mum, Charlotte.  But just two days later, he began having seizures and was rushed to the hospital neonatal unit to be observed by a specialist team, where he was having up to five seizures an hour. It...

  • 04 May 2020

    Local lifelines for deaf children

    The National Deaf Children’s Society works with deaf children and their families at all points in their child’s life, from diagnosis through to teenage years.  As well as the practical advice and support that the National Deaf Children’s Society can provide, many families also choose to get involved with...

  • 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...