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Why school attendance must be a priority for every service and professional working with children

Children in care with complex medical needs are stuck in hospital

Alice’s story: The cost of illegal children’s homes

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on new screen time guidance for parents of under-5s

Meet the third cohort of Youth Ambassadors

Press Notice: Children spending thousands of days stuck in hospital waiting for the right support to go home, as Children’s Commissioner warns of ‘hidden crisis’ in community and social care

Guest Blog: It’s Welcome to Your Vote Week – Electoral Commission

Press Notice: Colleges are stepping in to provide students with support, despite delays in key information about their additional needs, Children’s Commissioner warns

Supporting children to talk about conflict in the Middle East

Reflecting on the past year, and looking ahead to Dame Rachel’s final year as Children’s Commissioner

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on Individual Support Plans and Education, Health and Care Plans in the Schools White Paper

23 February 2026

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on the Schools White Paper

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