Wimbledon and the inspiring power of sport
We are coming to the end of the first week of Wimbledon, one of our great British institutions of summer sport, and I wanted to acknowledge the power that sport has to inspire children. One of the best recent examples of this is Emma Raducanu and the universal admiration that she inspired last year when […]
Paris 2024: What children said about sport in The Big Ambition
As a country, we have had our fair share of inspiring sporting moments so far this year: the determination of England’s men as they reached the Euros final, Andy and Jamie Murray’s first – and last – Wimbledon doubles match as partners and the impressive rise of teenage darts player Luke Littler, to name just […]
2024 Euros – an opportunity to inspire a new generation to enjoy sport
As Children’s Commissioner I hear from children about the importance of sport and the transformative effect it can have on their lives. Participation in team sports is a powerful tool – it enables children to develop communication skills, create lasting friendships and build their confidence. Playing sport teaches children about setting and achieving goals, helping […]
The importance of sport in children’s lives
Sport is inspiring for children and has a powerful impact on their lives. In The Big Ask, the largest-ever survey of children that I conducted last year, children told me how much they loved sport. As Children’s Commissioner I am committed to championing children to excel in sport, this is why I have recently written about […]
Celebrating the Commonwealth Games
I couldn’t be more excited to be celebrating the opening of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. I’m always in awe of these talented athletes. I really hope we can come together to cheer on all the participants, and maybe even be inspired to get involved in one of the sports ourselves. The Commonwealth Games […]
The end of a busy term at the Children’s Commissioner’s office
At the end of a busy term, this post is a chance to share what my team and I have been up to over the last few months and reflect on progress made. My Attendance Audit has continued apace. This is the deep dive project my team and I have undertaken with ten local areas […]
The Women’s Euros as a chance to champion girls in sport
In The Big Ask, the largest-ever survey of children that I conducted last year girls spoke passionately about their love of sport. An 8-year-old girl told me she wanted to “be good at a sport and have that as my job”. Interestingly, girls were particularly vocal about football. Children as young as 6 years old […]
