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Report | 24th October 2022

Vision for care leavers

This report sets out our vision for care leavers and provides clear recommendations to achieve this vision.
Report | 12th October 2022

Vision for childcare

Our vision for delivering world class childcare and early education for every child and family.
Report | 29th September 2022

Digital childhoods: a survey of children and parents

This report presents findings from a survey of children and their parents about online safety.
Report | 1st September 2022

Family and its protective effect: Part 1 of the Independent Family Review

This Review draws on brand new research across all families and children in England to show what modern family life looks like.
Report | 8th August 2022

Strip search of children by the Metropolitan Police Service – new analysis by the Children’s Commissioner for England

This report shares Metropolitan Police data and details the practice regarding the strip searching of children during stop and searches between 2018 and 2020 (with some limited data for 2021).
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.
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