Children's Commissioner for England |

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.

Children's Commissioner for England

Business Plan

Read the Commissioner's ambitious plans for the coming year.

Growing up North

A year-long report looking at the issues and experiences of children growing up in the North today.

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Over two million children in England are growing up in families where there are serious risks, major study from Children’s Commissioner reveals

Over two million children in England are growing up in families where there are serious risks, major study from Children’s Commissioner reveals

Children’s Commissioner publishes report shining a light on the lives and experiences of children growing up in Armed Forces families

Children’s Commissioner publishes report shining a light on the lives and experiences of children growing up in Armed Forces families

Growing demand for high-cost ‘emergency’ children’s social care leaves gaps in provision for millions of other children, Children’s Commissioner warns

Growing demand for high-cost ‘emergency’ children’s social care leaves gaps in provision for millions of other children, Children’s Commissioner warns

Protecting children’s rights post-Brexit

Protecting children’s rights post-Brexit

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

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

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Publications

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Publication Special | 4th July 2018

Children’s Commissioner’s annual study of childhood vulnerability in England

Information about the numbers of children who are growing up in England with vulnerability and risks that could affect their lives, wellbeing and life chances.

Project | 1st June 2018

Stability Index 2018

The Children's Commissioner's 2018 Stability Index

Report | 25th April 2018

Forging futures through mentoring: A risk worth pursuing?

An analysis of mentoring provision in England in 2018.

Project | 26th March 2018

Growing up North: A generation of children await the powerhouse promise

Growing up North: A generation of children await the powerhouse promise

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