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Our latest news, and opinions from across the sector.

News — 5 Aug 2019

A Community of Schools Focused on Good Mental Health

It’s starting to be accepted that wellbeing and good mental health should be a strategic priority embedded into the culture and ethos of every school. But are things moving fast enough?

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News — 8 May 2018

Mental health: what we’ve got is a shuffle in the right direction when we need a stride

The Education and Health and Social Care Select Committees have published a report on the Government's Green Paper on mental health. NCB has published its own reaction.

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News — 7 Nov 2017

Statement on Expert Working Group report on the mental health of children in care

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News — 10 Sep 2017

NCB’s new research on supporting mental health in school

The majority of school leaders are committed to supporting pupils’ wellbeing and mental health. However, schools also report significant challenges.

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News — 11 Jun 2017

Award scheme recognises schools building better mental health

Since its launch in 2017, over a thousand schools have signed up for the Wellbeing Award for Schools. Their work has improved the mental health of tens of thousands of children, young people and staff members across the UK.

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News — 4 May 2017

MPs back “whole school” approach to mental health and wellbeing

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News — 11 Jan 2017

Talk is cheap when it comes to mental health

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News — 7 May 2016

Infant Mental Health Week

Deirdre McAliskey, Head of Sector Support, tells us about Infant Mental Health Week and new information about the Incredible Years.

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News — 5 Mar 2016

School leaders voice concerns over children’s mental health care

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News — 16 Nov 2015

Serious mental health consequences for children and young adults as a result of bullying in schools

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News — 3 Aug 2015

Funding for children and young people's mental health services

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News — 27 Mar 2015

MPs and Peers highlight challenges to children and young people's mental health

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