Press releases
14 October 2008
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Removing Sats tests for 14-year-olds is certainly a step in the right direction, says Children's Commissioner
Sir Al Aynsley-Green responds to Ed Balls' plan to remove sats tests for 14-year-old pupils.
3 October 2008
UN Committee backs Children's Commissioner's recommendations
THE United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has backed the key recommendations from all four UK Children's Commissioners to improve children's...3 October 2008
Sir Al Aynsley-Green welcomes UN Committee recommendations on children's rights
Today's report from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child is a significant boost to those striving to improve the lives of children and young people across the...1 October 2008
Progress needed to meet Government's pledge on children's mental health
Primary care trusts and mental health trusts have some way to go if they are to meet the Government's target to ensure no children or young people are inappropriately placed on adult mental health...1 October 2008
Out Of The Shadows?: Progress needed to meet Government's pledge on children's mental health
Not for broadcast or publication before: 00.01, October 1, 2008Primary care trusts and mental health trusts have some way to go if they are to meet the Government's target to ensure no children or...18 August 2008
Fun, friends and freedom
Children and young people say that freedom, friendship and active outdoor fun are the vital elements of play in a report published today by the Children's Commissioner for England and Play...14 August 2008
Children and young people to takeover again
11 MILLION and the National Youth Agency are delighted to announce the second 11 MILLION Takeover Day on 7 November 2008.
1 August 2008
Statement on Children and Young People with Disabilities
The European Network of Children's Ombudspersons (ENOC) issues position statements on children's rights issues. These are often developed by a working group of members, and then adopted formally at...
