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Statement in response to Southport inquiry’s key findings

What should the government do to give care experienced young people the best possible future?

Alice’s story: The cost of illegal children’s homes

Reflecting on the past year, and looking ahead to Dame Rachel’s final year as Children’s Commissioner

Press Notice: Rise in ‘million-pound placements’ as vulnerable children with additional needs are housed illegally in caravans, holiday camps and AirBnBs

11 January 2026

How Help at Hand supports care leavers

28 November 2025

Guest Blog: “Rising as Me”, Reflections on National Care Leavers’ Month

27 November 2025

Guest blog: Supporting care leavers to thrive at the University of Hertfordshire

24 November 2025

Guest blog: Harnessing employability skills – a student success story: the Greenwich Cares Student Ambassadors Initiative

19 November 2025

Supporting care experienced young people at school: Reflections from my Youth Ambassadors

18 November 2025

Press Notice: ‘Over policing’ sees children in care being ten times more likely to receive a caution or conviction for minor offences

17 November 2025

“Guilty until Proven Innocent”: Children’s Commissioner delivers 2025 Longford Lecture

12 November 2025

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