NCB has paid tribute to Professor John Tomlinson, CBE, who died recently aged 73.
Professor Tomlinson made a significant contribution to the success ofChildren & Society, the international journal published for NCB by JohnWiley & Sons. He acted as chair of the editorial board from 1991 to2003, and was deputy chair to the board beforehand.
"John was a giant in the world of children, he was at the forefront ofpromoting a joined-up approach to children's welfare," said Paul Ennals,NCB chief executive. "He was a good friend and adviser to NCB."
A committed educationalist, Professor Tomlinson was the founder and vicechair of the General Teaching Council for England from 2000 to 2002.
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