The Chancellor’s commitment to total education funding and renewed focus on SEND is welcome, but bold reforms centred on children’s needs are vital. Read my take on #Budget2024 and the steps needed to build a brighter future for every child 👇https://lnkd.in/eYtQSevJ
Children's Commissioner for England
Government Relations Services
The Children's Commissioner for England is Dame Rachel de Souza.
About us
Dame Rachel de Souza is a nationally recognised educator and advocate for improving the life chances of disadvantaged children. She was appointed Children’s Commissioner in 2021. As Children’s Commissioner her role is to listen to children, to hear about their lives and deliver for them. In 2021, The Big Ask was launched, a survey of children in England. With over a half-a-million responses this was the largest-ever survey of children. Children up and down the country told the Commissioner about their experiences of the pandemic, their lives today, their dreams for the future and their ideas for how we can help children in this country achieve their ambitions. Through the survey, the office heard about the experiences of children of all ages, including babies and toddlers; children from all local authorities, and children from hard-to-reach groups, including children in care. The Big Ask showed that this is not a snowflake generation – it is a heroic generation, veterans of the pandemic, determined to get back to school, to enjoy life, to do well and to make a difference for others. The Commissioner will spend the six years in office helping children to achieve these dreams and protecting children’s rights. The Children’s Commissioner’s office is formed to deliver for children. The office’s work is laid out by the key priorities children told us they care about: Family, Community, School, Health, Jobs and skills, Children’s social care and Better world. The Help at Hand service is for children in care, leaving care, living away from home or working with children’s services to offer free support, advice, and information. Alongside this, In My Opinion (IMO) is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers to share their experiences and stories. As well as a team of staff, the Commissioner is supported by an advisory group, an audit and risk committee and children’s groups, stakeholders, and specialists.
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- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Promoting and protecting children's rights
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Sanctuary Buildings
20 Great Smith Street
London, SW1P 3BT, GB
Employees at Children's Commissioner for England
Updates
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A year since the Online Safety Act passed, and it's clear urgent action is still needed to prioritise children's safety online as we expect it to be offline. Children's voices must be heard - they have told us what is needed. Here are some of their voices from my recent report. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ewhfV5sD
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Too many families have told me they have lost confidence in the current SEND system. We need bold leadership to join up education, health, and care services for better planning and early intervention, so fewer children reach crisis point. https://lnkd.in/eXDu45BE
Children’s Commissioner responds to National Audit Office report on SEND | Children's Commissioner for England
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
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Today I'm launching the recruitment for my second group of Youth Ambassadors. I'm looking for 16 passionate and articulate young people, aged between 16 and 17, to champion the views of England’s children. Find out about the role, and apply online 👇 https://lnkd.in/eD27aWyD
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By failing to provide timely support for children with neurodevelopmental conditions, we're robbing them of their childhoods and potential, while wasting millions on tribunals where families win nearly every time. https://lnkd.in/emNyU4ah
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We are recruiting for a Senior Quantitative Analyst or Senior Social Researcher. Submissions by 23:55 on Sunday 27 October 2024. More details: https://lnkd.in/eduyvBhW
Senior Quantitative Analyst or Senior Social Researcher | Children's Commissioner for England
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
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An estimated 400,000 children in England are seeking health services support for suspected neurodevelopmental conditions, with thousands waiting more than 2 years for first appointments. Find out more in my latest report sharing previously unpublished data https://lnkd.in/e5cgiGSv
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Yesterday saw the end of my #100Voices campaign for the first 100 days of the new government. I've enjoyed looking back at everything that's happened across the 100 days, this video shares highlights of the last 50 days. Thank you to all the children who've shared their voice!