Children's Commissioner for England

My new School Census confirms what children told me: support must be local and accessible. School leaders agree - they’ve been plugging gaps left by years of cuts and under-resourcing of wider services. Govt must redefine ‘need’ in school #ChildrensPlan childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/the-c…

Brilliant visit to @thereaderorg in Liverpool this afternoon to see their outstanding @thestorybarn in Calderstones Park. Sweet to join a baby drop-in, after a powerful conversation about bringing the transformative power of shared reading to children everywhere 💪📚

Great to be with @schoolsallexcellence to talk ambition and excellence for All in education - and to reflect with wonderful CEO Patrick @i_padawan about hearing the voices of a million children. And what a stunning day at @rhswisley seeing spring in all its glory!

Excellent meeting with policing minister ⁦@LabourSJ⁩ discussing all the things we need to do to help children feel and be safe and how to hear and act on their voices 💪🏻

Parents tell me they want clear information about using screens –& how to avoid them - because they are now part of everyday life. I’m pleased to be co-creating guidance with parents that will give them confidence making good decisions for their families👇🏻 theguardian.com/society/2026/m…

Thank you to the amazing @STEM_Discovery Centre in Stevenage for hosting me today. Such rewarding conversations about science & home education. Fantastic to speak with home educating parents & children & teenagers. It's not everyday you get to meet a cardboard astronaut or see a real life Mars rover!

What an honour to meet with His Excellency @jayweatherill, High Commissioner @AusHouseLondon, to discuss the common challenges and huge opportunities for children & young people in our two countries. From early years to online safety, we have a lot to learn from each other 🇦🇺 🇬🇧

Divorce & separation are a common part of modern family life, but can be unsettling for children if they feel they aren’t being heard. I’ve written to separating parents, encouraging them to prioritise their child’s best interests, even during conflicts: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/lette…

Fantastic, high-energy visit to the incredible @babyzoneuk in Barking & Dagenham with Minister for Early Years @livbailey. So good to hear nuanced thoughts from parents on the guidance that they and other families with young children need about screentime 👶

Celebrating all the brilliant girls I work with as @childrenscomm today #IWD2026 They fill me with hope for the future 🙌🙏

My new data shows how much colleges are doing to support students facing poverty, mental health & transport challenges – despite funding pressures. Action is needed to boost funding & improve information sharing so young people don't fall through cracks. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/setti…

Having worked with children for all my career, I know they see and feel the impact of global conflict. They can't be shielded from everything, and must not face uncertainty alone. They need our support and space to ask questions more than ever 👇🏻 schoolsweek.co.uk/how-to-support…

Brilliant tour of St Peter’s from the wonderful ⁦@ChrisTrott⁩ our Ambassador ⁦@UKinHolySee⁩ Thank you for such an amazing welcome and an excellent discussion about safeguarding & wider issues for children at our UK embassy in the Vatican 🙏 🇻🇦 🇬🇧

A privilege to meet the President, Drs, nurses, wider colleagues, families & especially the children at the brilliant @bambinogesu children’s hospital in the Vatican . Good to look at their exceptional care for children and to discuss bioethics &the role of family in children care ❤️🙏

Wonderful to speak with ⁦@hans_zollner⁩ at La Civilta Cattolica about keeping children safe internationally through deep and shared commitment to safeguarding them

@young_vam @TristramHuntVA @bphillipsonMP @FYI_SkyTV @AshleyDalton_MP @Rachel_deSouza @Hilary_Cass @AndyBurnhamGM @edvainker @frankcottrell_b @Kwajotweneboa @sarahsmithlab @helenhayes_ @UKParliament @HWSFNews Coming up: we will survey children in England one more time, asking how their lives have changed, the skills they need for the future & their hopes and fears. We’ll host our 2nd Festival of Childhood in May. And visit children all over the country so their voices are heard.

@young_vam @TristramHuntVA @bphillipsonMP @FYI_SkyTV @AshleyDalton_MP @Rachel_deSouza @Hilary_Cass @AndyBurnhamGM @edvainker @frankcottrell_b @Kwajotweneboa @sarahsmithlab @helenhayes_ @UKParliament @HWSFNews As we head into this important final year for @Rachel_deSouza, we will bring together all our evidence, highlight progress and set out where work remains to improve children’s lives. As always, everything will be based on what children tell us about their lives.

🧵 As @Rachel_deSouza begins her final year as Children’s Commissioner, we’re reflecting on what’s been achieved in the past 12 months and looking ahead to the work still needed to make England the best place to grow up 👇