Dame Rachel de Souza
Children's Commissioner for England

The Big Answer

Over half a million children responded to The Big Ask survey. The Big Answer report shares their responses and our answer.

Family Review

The Family Review seeks to understand what family means to people, how services support families, and what can be done to improve services.

Latest news and blogs

Latest reports

Policy briefings | 13th April 2022

Briefing to MPs on the Online Safety Bill

Briefing to MPs on the Online Safety Bill
Report | 29th March 2022

An inconsistent approach to SEND, findings from analysis of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) from two local authorities in England

This report explores the inconsistencies in the structure, outcomes and timescales of just under 650 EHCPs in two local authorities in England.
Report | 25th March 2022

Ambition for all – our vision for a school system that works for all children

This paper sets out our vision for the school system in England and outlines the reforms needed to realise that vision.
Report | 16th March 2022

Online Safety Commission from Government: Our recommendations for making the online world safer for children

This report shares our findings and recommendations for making the online world safer for children, and bringing children’s voices to the heart of the debate around the Online Safety Bill.

Guide for parents

Guide for parents

The things I wish my parents had known, young people’s advice for talking to your child about online sexual harassment.

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.

Help at Hand

If you’re in care, leaving care, living away from home or working with children’s services we can offer you free support, advice and information.