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

Local vulnerability profiles

The latest data showing, council by council, the levels of childhood vulnerability

Coronavirus, children and you

Advice, information, suggestions and resources to help during the pandemic

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Latest reports

Policy briefings | 5th August 2020

Putting children first in future lockdowns

This paper sets out the key actions needed to ensure that children are at the heart of planning for future lockdowns.
Report | 17th July 2020

Best beginnings in the early years

Looking at the provision of early years services for children across the country.
Report | 7th July 2020

Teenagers falling through the gaps

This report assesses the number of teenagers in England, and in each local area, who were already vulnerable and falling through gaps in the education and social care systems before Covid-19.
Policy briefings | 9th June 2020

The need for summer scheme support in response to Covid-19

When considering summer schemes, we need to remember the unprecedented impact on children’s education wrought by Covid-19

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 firends? What do they miss most? Is there anything about the breakdown 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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