The Children’s Commissioner’s response to ‘Youth vaping: call for evidence’
I want all children to be able to grow up physically and mentally well, with access to support quickly and locally when they need it. As part of The Big Ask, I asked children about all aspects of their health and wellbeing. I was shocked and concerned to hear from children as young as 12 […]
Visit to Jubilee Primary School
My office recently enjoyed a visit to Jubilee Primary School in London, to talk to a class of brilliant students about the big issues affecting their life and what solutions are needed to make things better. The children were really passionate about the topics discussed, and made a number of fantastic suggestions. My team began […]
Empowering care leavers: a transformative experience at the National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum
At the forefront of creating positive change in the lives of care leavers, the Children’s Commissioner’s office (CCo) recently had the privilege of attending the highly anticipated National Leaving Care Benchmarking Forum event, organised by Catch 22. This remarkable gathering brought together care leavers from across the UK, along with local authorities, charities, and organisations, […]
‘Invisible’ children in care are missing school every day, unique new data shows
Children’s Commissioner for England turns the spotlight on the most vulnerable children missing from education, part of her work to urgently improve school attendance 25th May 2023: Vulnerable children in care are missing from school and at risk of becoming ‘invisible’ to the services there to support them, without any of the vital opportunities education […]
Press release
Looked after children who are not in school
Attending school, and all that comes with that experience, is something that many of us will have taken for granted over the course of our lives. I want every child to be excited about getting up for school in the morning, making new friends, learning new things and establishing formative relationships with their teachers. School […]
Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on child sexual abuse redress scheme
The Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza responds to measures announced by the Home Secretary to take forward recommendations made by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. “Today the Government has published its response to the recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.  I welcome today’s commitment to a redress […]
Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on child sexual abuse redress scheme
The Children’s Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza responds to measures announced by the Home Secretary to take forward recommendations made by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. “Today the Government has published its response to the recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. Â I welcome today’s commitment to a redress […]
Statement
Corporate Services Administrator
We are looking for a wide variety of people to take on our roles, however we would particularly welcome applications from care leavers or individuals with experience of being ‘looked after’ by the state. We are also actively encouraging applicants from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our team. Do you want […]
New support to tackle absence announced – statement in response from the Children’s Commissioner
Getting children back into school and attending consistently is an absolute priority for me. I want this for 100% of children, which means everyone has to play a role in making it happen and digging deep into the reasons why it is currently not happening. Those reasons are complex – children might have special educational […]
Statement
New support to tackle absence announced – statement in response from the Children’s Commissioner
Getting children back into school and attending consistently is an absolute priority for me. I want this for 100% of children, which means everyone has to play a role in making it happen and digging deep into the reasons why it is currently not happening. Those reasons are complex – children might have special educational […]
National Numeracy Day – giving children a solid foundation in maths
The Children’s Commissioner’s Office (CCo) has today launched a new interactive tool for children, young people and their parents and carers that maps GCSE maths data against adult numeracy data for the first time. Marking National Numeracy Day (May 17), the new tool puts information on adult and child numeracy at families’ fingertips, searchable by […]
Where can I go with maths? Images of profiles
Archived Content
Thousands of children growing up in shipping containers, office blocks and B&Bs
The terrible reality of how some children are living in converted shipping containers and office blocks, and B&Bs, in cramped conditions
Insights into the lives of children and young people
This blog looks at 3 recent studies that provide interesting insights about the lives and views of children.
Leon Feinstein appointed Professor at the Rees Centre
Professor Leon Feinstein has been appointed to the post of Professor of Education and Children’s Social Care at the Rees Centre.
The Government should finally make ‘left behind’ children its priority
Boris Johnson has this week established three new cabinet committees on Brexit, and one on the whole of the domestic policy agenda. This is a clear indication of the dominance of this one issue for our new Prime Minister. During the leadership election I gave a speech to launch our 3rd Childhood Vulnerability Report where […]
Stability Index 2019
The Stability Index is an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care. It was first launched by the Children’s Commissioner in 2017 to shine a light on the issue of stability, provide data that allows stability to be monitored over time, and ultimately drive improvements in stability for children in […]
Explosion in number of older children going into care over last five years is hitting stability of the system
Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or social worker. […]
Children’s Voices: Children’s experiences of instability in the care system
‘Children’s Voices: Children’s experiences of instability in the care system’ is published alongside the Children’s Commissioner’s third annual Stability Index, which measures stability in the care system by looking at how often children in care move home, school or social worker over a year. In addition to this data analysis, the Children’s Commissioner’s Office also […]
Children’s Commissioner Anne Longfield responds to Home Affairs Select Committee report on serious violence
Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the Home Affairs Select Committee on Serious Violence, said: “This hard-hitting report exposes the dangers facing the many thousands of vulnerable children who are at risk of grooming by ruthless criminal gangs. Many of the mistakes that led to failings in child sexual exploitation are now […]
Annual report 2018-19
My work experience fortnight at the Children’s Commissioner’s Office
Before I begin I just like to introduce myself. I’m Jade. I wasn’t sure what skills or talents I could offer, because to my knowledge I don’t have any, but it turns out that being under the age of 18 was a huge advantage, unlike in literally every other setting, so my input was useful. […]
