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Foreword by Dame Rachel de Souza “People with disabilities are very intelligent in their own way, we all have a voice if it’s by iPad or by mobile phone or eye gaze or a communication book” – Boy, 17, The Big Ask. This paper is dedicated to all children growing up in England with additional […]

As Children’s Commissioner, I am proud to run a support and advice service for children in care, open to children’s services or accommodated by the state in another way (such as in hospital or custody) and care leavers. This service – Help at Hand – is for children at their most acute moments of need. […]

This report sets out our vision for care leavers and provides clear recommendations to achieve this vision.

This Review draws on brand new research across all families and children in England to show what modern family life looks like, how its changed over time and how it’s been impacted by the pandemic.

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.

This report explores the inconsistencies in the structure, outcomes and timescales of just under 650 EHCPs in two local authorities in England.

Foreword from Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza On the first anniversary of my appointment as Children’s Commissioner, I am publishing this report to reflect on my office’s work and achievements for children over the last twelve months. It has been an absolute honour to take on this crucial role, sitting at the […]

Foreword by Dame Rachel de Souza DBE This paper is dedicated to all the children in care who have spoken to me as Children’s Commissioner. These children have shared with me their experiences – good, bad and sometimes traumatic. Lots of the children and young people I meet are grateful for the love and support […]

Over half a million children responded to The Big Ask survey. The Big Answer report shares their responses and our answer. The Big Answer page shares more information.

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A commission to re-set the social contract between the generations