Research & evidence

We create and interrogate evidence of what works so together we can drive change where it matters most.

Our research shines a light on the issues affecting children and young people and informs fundamental decisions to improve policy and practice.

We identify and fill gaps in evidence, uncover unknown needs, and identify what works and why.

Our own evidence and our interrogation of wider research drives the design, implementation and improvement of all our programmes. It also underpins our policy positions and gives credibility to our calls to action.

Young people are at the heart of our research approach. Through a trained team of Young Research Advisers, young people shape our research questions, co-design and test our methods and translate information into real world insight. 

Find out more about how young people are involved with our research.

  • Our research projects

    How we're interrogating and uncovering evidence to make things work better for children and young people.

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  • Research partners

    Our research team works in collaboration with a wide range of partners.

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  • Research ethics

    NCB’s Research Ethics Advisory group (REAG) ensures our research is appropriately governed, of a high quality and of a high ethical standard.

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