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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