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Report | 28th July 2022

Reforming children’s homes: a policy plan of action

This policy paper looks at what children’s homes need to provide, from the perspective of the child, setting out a minimum set of expectations for every child living in a children’s home.
Report | 14th July 2022

Back into school: New insights into school absence – evidence from three multi-academy trusts

This report shows how important the first few days of a new term are for ensuring good attendance.
Report | 7th July 2022

A Head Start: Early support for children’s mental health

This report outlines the Children's Commissioner's six new ambitions to ensure children and young people can receive early support for their mental health.
Report | 15th June 2022

Voices of England’s Missing Children

This report identifies the key reasons why children are not in school and puts forward a blueprint to help make sure all children are in school, ready to learn, every day.
Policy briefings | 13th April 2022

Briefing to MPs on the Online Safety Bill

Briefing to MPs on the Online Safety Bill
Report | 12th April 2022

Business Plan 2022-2023

The Children's Commissioner's Business Plan for 2022-23
Report | 29th March 2022

An inconsistent approach to SEND, findings from analysis of Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) from two local authorities in England

This report explores the inconsistencies in the structure, outcomes and timescales of just under 650 EHCPs in two local authorities in England.
Report | 25th March 2022

Ambition for all – our vision for a school system that works for all children

This paper sets out our vision for the school system in England and outlines the reforms needed to realise that vision.
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