Local authorities joining NCB or renewing their membership can currently take advantage of an exclusive range of benefits, including multiple free subscriptions to Children Now.

They will also receive, at no extra cost, access to the information service, ChildData, and unlimited subscriptions to the library's media digest, Children in the News, keeping them informed of developments in the sector.

Commenting on the charity's service, one member from the London Borough of Southwark, said: "With the transformations taking place in children's services, I rely on my NCB membership to keep me up-to-date with what's going on and what it will mean for my role." - To find out more about becoming a new member or to renew your membership call 020 7843 6080 or email membership@ncb.org.uk.