Publications

NCB is a leading publisher in the field of children’s services. With over 40 years’ experience in publishing, our range of books and digital resources ensures that our experience and knowledge supports professionals, academics, parents and children and young people.

Our resources cover a range of subjects including early years, education, children in care, play, disability, participation and supporting children, young people and families. Delivered by experts, our resources enable professionals working with children and young people to access up-to-date research and the 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.

Download our latest publications catalogue [PDF 1182KB], or email [email protected] to request a printed copy.


Recent Publications

Council for Disabled Children Inclusion Policy
The CDC Inclusion Policy pack includes a booklet and six attractive posters.

 

 

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.



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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Offline orders

In addition to our online ordering service, NCB publications can be ordered from Central Books by emailing [email protected], by phone on 0845 458 9910, by fax 0845 458 9912, or by post. Download an order form and fax or post it to NCB, c/o Central Books, 99 Wallis Road, London E9 5LN.

Download our publications catalogue [PDF 1182KB] or request a printed version by emailing [email protected].


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