NACCC

28/07/2026

📢 NACCC is delighted to announce that The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Cobb has accepted our invitation to become our new Patron.

As President of the Family Division, Sir Stephen Cobb brings exceptional experience across family law, judicial leadership and child-focused practice, together with a longstanding commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

Sir Stephen Cobb succeeds Sir Andrew McFarlane, whose valued support and leadership as NACCC Patron over the past eight years is remembered with great gratitude.

NACCC CEO, Elizabeth Coe, said:

💬 "Having worked alongside Sir Stephen Cobb through the Family Solutions Group, I have seen first-hand his commitment to improving outcomes for children and families experiencing separation. His strong advocacy for child-focused practice, early intervention and less adversarial approaches to family resolution aligns closely with NACCC's mission and values."

We warmly welcome Sir Stephen Cobb to the role and look forward to working with him as we continue to support our accredited centres and champion safe, child-focused family time.
👉 Read the full announcement here: https://naccc.org.uk/28442-2/

19/06/2026

📣 As we come to the end of the working week, National Child Contact Centre Week continues into our final weekend theme: Weekend Reflections.

💙 Putting Children First

Over the past five days, centres and services across the UK have shared powerful stories, insights and resources highlighting the importance of keeping children's voices, experiences and wellbeing at the heart of support following family separation.

We've also enjoyed shining a spotlight on our centres, sharing a selection of their posts throughout the week.

A huge thank you to all of our NACCC-accredited centres and services who have taken part in this year's campaign and helped raise awareness of the vital support available to children and families.

Throughout the weekend, our member centres will be sharing reflections on the week, celebrating children, families, staff and volunteers, and sharing heartfelt thanks along with their hopes for the future.

Thank you for following and supporting this year's campaign.

19/06/2026

📖 NACCC Week 2026 – Day 5: Every Child Is Different
Our final blog post for NACCC Week 2026 is now live. Every child experiences family separation, contact arrangements, and family time differently, which is why a child-centred approach is so important. At springcare, we recognise that every child has unique needs, experiences, and ways of communicating, and we are committed to creating safe, supportive environments where every child can thrive.
Read the full blog here:

🌐 https://springcaresupport.co.uk/naccc-week-2026-day-5-every-child-is-different/

💜 Supporting meaningful family connections.

19/06/2026

At Fresh Futures, we tailor Family Time to meet the needs of:

Babies and young children | Children with additional needs | Teenagers navigating complex emotions

We provide:

✔ Sensory spaces for regulation

✔ Flexible approaches for different developmental stages

✔ Support that adapts to each child’s needs

Our aim is simple:

To help every child feel safe, understood and supported.💛

Because no two children experience Family Time the same way.

Find out more: https://freshfutures.org.uk/family-time/

A wide variety of resources support the principle that every child is unique, with tailored toolkits available for parenting, mental health, special educational needs (SEND), and inclusivity. These resources help families and educators support individual growth, communication, and emotional well-being.

Parenting and Emotional Well-being

✔️ Interaction & Early Years: Build early communication skills using the NSPCC Look, Say, Sing, Play Guide.

✔️ Mental Health Support: Access expert advice on behaviour, feelings, and wellbeing via the Young Minds A-Z Guide, or watch the BBC Tiny Happy People Manual for confidence-building strategies.

Special Educational Needs & Inclusivity

▪️ SEND Systems: Read the Children's Commissioner Beyond the Labels Report for a deeper look at creating an inclusive and seamless support system.

▪️ Family Diversity: Use resources like the NEU Every Child, Every Family Guide to promote LGBT+ inclusion and ensure all family structures are positively represented.

Learning & Community

▫️ Interactive Ebooks: Discover the Twinkl We Are All Different eBook to help teach diversity and acceptance at home or in the classroom.

▫️ Community Links: If you are based in certain areas of the UK, you can see if your school offers All Child individual support plans via the All Child Family Support Programme.

19/06/2026

At Buzz, putting children first means creating opportunities for every child to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences in a way that works for them.
That's why we offer Wishes and Feelings Work to all children, helping them express what's on their mind and ensuring their voice is heard.

We use a range of tools tailored to each child's age and stage of development, including worry jars, worry clouds and worry trees. These activities help us understand how a child is feeling and, where appropriate, help us share this with the parent or family member they will be seeing.

We also ensure children with additional needs can communicate in ways that feel comfortable and accessible to them. Our amazing team member, Nicola, has extensive knowledge and experience of supporting children with additional needs and is always finding new ideas, resources and approaches to help every child feel included and understood.

We also offer Life Story Work, delivered by our fantastic Social Worker Linda, to help children understand and process their experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Life Story Work is a flexible approach that is tailored to each child and can be particularly helpful when:

👉 There has been a long gap since a child last saw a parent.
👉 A child feels their voice isn't being heard in co-parenting decisions.
👉 A child feels anxious about spending time with a parent they don't live with.

https://lnkd.in/e34pZSPc

At Buzz, we know that every child is different. By listening, adapting and responding to their individual needs, we help children feel safe, supported and heard.

NACCC

19/06/2026

💙 Every child is different. So every child deserves support that reflects who they are.

Even children from the same family can have very different experiences, personalities, interests, and ways of understanding the world. What helps one child feel comfortable and safe may not work for another.

At Jigsaw, we understand relationships can be built through exploring interests and engaging in activities. By understanding what matters to each child, we can help create meaningful opportunities for families to spend quality time together and build positive memories 🎵🎨⚽📚

Children also experience the world in different ways. Some may have additional physical, sensory, communication, or learning needs that require adjustments to help them feel comfortable and fully included. Age also plays a part in a child's needs, as a baby's needs will look very different from a teenager's. That's why our team takes time to understand each child's needs, to help create the best environment for a family's contact.

Putting children first means recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every child deserves to be seen, heard, understood, and supported in a way that works for them 💙

👉 Click here to learn more https://stmichaelsfellowship.org.uk/services/jigsaw/

19/06/2026

Preparing Your Child for Their First Contact Centre Visit

A first visit to a child contact centre can feel unfamiliar for both parents and children.

You can help by:
💬 Speaking positively about the visit
🧸 Allowing your child to bring a favourite toy or comfort item
❓ Answering questions honestly in an age-appropriate way
😊 Remaining calm and reassuring
🚫 Avoiding adult disputes or criticism of the other parent

Children often take their emotional cues from the adults around them. A calm and supportive approach can help make the experience feel less daunting.

19/06/2026

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19/06/2026

19/06/2026

🧩 it’s NACCC Week Day 5: Every Child Is Different 💚

Today celebrates diversity and inclusivity! We believe every child deserves to be recognised and supported to access and enjoy family time. And have created spaces that support different children.

Every child experiences family separation, contact, and change in their own unique way. What helps one child feel safe, supported, and understood may be very different for another.

That’s why child-centred practice is so important. By recognising each child’s individual needs, strengths, experiences, and feelings, we can create environments where children feel valued, respected, and able to thrive.

🧩 Some children need sensory support.�💚 Some need reassurance and routine.�⭐ All children deserve to be heard, understood, and supported.
As we conclude NACCC Week 2026, we are proud to stand alongside contact centres across the country in putting children first.

📖 Check out our Day 5 blog post to learn more about why recognising every child’s individuality matters and how tailored support can help children thrive.

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