Press releases
16 December 2010
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Children's Commissioner's statement on the review into alternatives to child detention
Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England, welcomes the Government's review which lays out a clear path towards ending child detention.
6 December 2010
Children's Commissioner's statement on the outcome of the Dunford Review
"Today is an encouraging step forward for children's rights in England" says Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner for England.
7 November 2010
The classroom of today: seat of learning or educational warzone?
We have just produced "The Classroom of Today: Seat of Learning or Educational Warzone?" This booklet features contributions from people with different perspectives on the issue of...4 November 2010
Children set to 'take over' England on Friday 12 November
Thousands of children across the country are set to 'take over ' on Friday 12 November for Takeover Day 2010.
5 October 2010
Statement on changes to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Unit
Maggie Atkinson, Children's Commissioner, urges the Government to look again at the need for a unique and independent child protection organisation.
1 October 2010
Statement on Professor Munro's initial analysis on the child protection system in England
Maggie Atkinson welcomes Professor Munro's recognition to prioritise the needs of children.
27 August 2010
Deputy Children's Commissioner comment on Barnardo's 'Unlocking the gates' report
Comment from Sue Berelowitz, Deputy Children's Commissioner, on Barnardo's report 'Unlocking the gates'.
24 August 2010
Maggie Atkinson congratulates GCSE exam students
Congratulations to the 750,000 young people who took their GCSE exams this year.
