My Plan for the year, 2025-26

I’ve designed a version of my Business Plan aimed specifically for children and young people, sharing the projects and themes that my office will be working on.

As Children’s Commissioner for England, it is my job to listen to you and take your voices to decision makers.

In my survey, The Big Ambition, only one in five children felt listened to by the adults who make decisions about their lives. I have spent the past year – and will spend the rest of my time as Commissioner – changing this, because now is the moment to reshape how society thinks about childhood in England.

That starts with my new Festival of Childhood which will become an annual platform for young people to share their views. I also want to hear directly from you in The Big Conversation Survey – childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-conversation – about what it’s like growing up in England, your hopes and ambitions and what would make England the best place to be a child.

Every child and young person deserves to feel listened to and empowered to have their say. Your voices are key to improving children’s policy and services. Next year, I will be producing child-friendly versions of my work for you to engage with. I want all government departments and public bodies to do the same.

My ambition is the same as yours. Children are not passive members of society – they should be considered in every piece of legislation which will have an impact on their lives.

My plan for the year sets out the things I will focus on in 2025-26 and for my remaining time as Commissioner, but my team and I will always stay on top of what matters most to you.