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The Childhood Lottery: Reflecting on the findings and response  
27 October 2026
News and blogs
The Childhood Lottery: The experience of one of my Youth Ambassadors
21 October 2026
News and blogs
The Childhood Lottery launch event speech  
20 October 2026
News and blogs
Press Notice: Devolution must deliver for young people says Children’s Commissioner, as she warns of emergency for children in some communities
19 October 2026
Press Notice
The Childhood Lottery: Ensuring every child has the chance to thrive, wherever they grow up
18 October 2026
News and blogs
Guest blog: Giving young people a place to belong – experiences in Scouts
15 October 2026
News and blogs
Rachel de Souza and Queen Camila
“I would like it to rain books!” – children’s reflections on books, libraries and reading from The Big Future  
5 October 2026
Blogs
Rachel de Souza on her visit to scunthorpe with apprentices
The Big Future: Speaking to children in Scunthorpe
1 October 2026
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Putting young people at the heart of devolution 
30 September 2026
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2026 WellChild Awards 
29 September 2026
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The Big Future: Speaking to children in Norfolk
24 September 2026
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Every child deserves a route to a successful future
15 September 2026
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