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NCB Now: Robust measures for payment by results

Following the government's announcement of the national-level measures to be used in ongoing trials, initial research conducted by NCB and the National Foundation for Educational Research - and the first of its kind for children's services - has highlighted the need for robust measures to be used by a payment-by-results (PbR) scheme for children's centres.

NCB Now: Campaign to end fuel poverty launches

The Energy Bill Revolution campaign launched last month and is supported by NCB and 50 other organisations. It is calling on government to lift families out of fuel poverty, using money raised from carbon taxes, to make UK homes energy efficient.

NCB Now: Taking a gamble on childcare

High-quality, universally available and affordable childcare is vital for families. Yet a survey from Children in Scotland and Daycare Trust reveals a great deal must still be done to ensure an acceptable level of access.

NYA Update: Sector support for institute for youth work

A recent consultation undertaken by the National Youth Agency (NYA), as part of its work with the NCVYS-led Catalyst consortium, has identified the youth sector would welcome more work towards developing a membership body for youth work that can provide a coherent voice for the sector and promote practice standards.