All the Children’s Commissioner’s work is driven by what children told us is important to them
Understanding the experiences of children and young people with special educational needs in residential special schools
Since becoming the Children’s Commissioner, I have travelled across the country meeting children whose lives are shaped by decisions made far away from them and those whose voices are rarely heard. Time and time again, I have witnessed children being held on custodial remand, not because they pose the greatest risk, but because the system […]
As Children’s Commissioner, I have a special responsibility to children living in care or away from home. That is not just a responsibility defined by legislation, but one that I feel personally. It was a big part of my motivation for taking on this role nearly five years ago, after a 30-year career as a […]
Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner, has a statutory role sitting at the heart of Government, delivering for children, and championing their voices and needs. Her role was established by the Children Act 2004, and strengthened by the Children and Families Act 2014. The Children’s Commissioner wants England to be the best place for […]