I use my unique statutory powers to stand up for the rights of children and to seek out any hidden issues affecting the most vulnerable.
Anne Longfield
Children's Commissioner for England

Childhood Local Data on Risks and Needs

The most complete picture of the numbers of children at risk in England, locally and nationally.

Coronavirus, children and you

We're listening to children and championing their rights during the coronavirus crisis

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Latest reports

Report | 22nd December 2020

Injustice or In Justice

Children and the justice system
Publication | 18th December 2020

Report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child

Joint Commissioners’ reports to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child joint Commissioners’ reports to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Report | 18th December 2020

Are we there yet? Our rights, our say

Children and young people’s voices about their experiences on the delivery of their rights
Policy briefings | 17th December 2020

Briefing on the full Government response to the Online Harms White Paper

We urge Parliamentarians to press for the Bill to be introduced at the earliest opportunity in 2021

Our work

Protecting and empowering children online and holding social media companies to account

Digital

Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England.

Vulnerable children

Focusing on the mental health and well-being of detained children.

Behind closed doors

Supporting the well-being and aspirations of children in care and care leavers.

Children in care

Children's voices

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Children's voices

We are speaking with children to find out how the national lockdown is affecting them. How do they feel being locked up at home for weeks on end, away from friends? What do they miss most? Is there anything about the lockdown they like?

A voice for teenagers in care

IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice.
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