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

Report | 15th June 2022

Voices of England’s Missing Children

This report identifies the key reasons why children are not in school and puts forward a blueprint to help make sure all children are in school, ready to learn, every day.
Policy briefings | 13th April 2022

Briefing to MPs on the Online Safety Bill

Briefing to MPs on the Online Safety Bill
Report | 12th April 2022

Business Plan 2022-2023

The Children's Commissioner's Business Plan for 2022-23
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.

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.