Publications
NCB is one of the leading publishers in the
field of children’s services. With over 40 years’ experience in
publishing, our range of books, reports and digital resources
ensures that our experience and knowledge supports professionals,
parents, and children and young people.
Our resources cover a range of subjects
including early years, children with disabilities, looked after
children, participation, play and young people's views. Delivered
by experts, our resources ensure that professionals working with
children and young people have access to the most up-to-date
research and best practice in the field.
NCB has a growing ebook list, which includes many
previously out of print best-selling and historically significant
titles. To find these, look for PDF
series in the series section of the search facility.
Our latest publications can be found below and you
can browse all NCB publications by
subject, or search by title.
Recent Publications
Leadership for Quality in Early Years
and Playwork
Essential reading for anyone
working within childcare, early years education or playwork who
either has a leadership role or who aspires to having one.
People Make Play
Based on a
literature review and six case studies, Play England highlight
how staffed provision can intensify and diversify the
opportunities for children to play.
Making Ourselves
Heard
Outlines the current context and challenges
for disabled children and young people's participation in decisions
and issues that affect them.
Also available as an
ebook.
Understanding Why
Now available from NCB
Publications, this accessible publication looks at how
understanding attachment can affect education. It makes special
reference to adopted children and young people and those looked
after by local authorities.
What Works in Residential Child
Care
Now available from NCB Publications, this hugely popular 2006
review looks at the research evidence and identifies the
significant elements that will lead to a successful strategy for
Residential Child Care.
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