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DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
CHILDREN WILL KEEP DYING ON OUR STREETS UNTIL THERE IS A Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Saturday) publishing a report assessing how effectively existing infrastructure within local authorities is being used to deliver a public health approach to preventing gang involvement and youth violence. The Children’s Commissioner concludes that two years on from her last report into this issue and a year after the PrimeSTILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
HOW LOCKDOWN AFFECTED CHILDREN’S STRESS AND ANXIETY Children’s lives changed beyond recognition when full lockdown began on 23 rd March. With schools shut to the majority of pupils, the regular rhythms of childhood and adolescence – from school runs and playtime, to exams, celebrations and graduation – were put onindefinite hold.
CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. THE CHILDHOOD COMMISSION Now is the time to come together and to build back better for our children. That’s why today I am launching the Childhood Commission. The prospects and welfare of children must be put at the heart of our economic recovery and the Commission will show the way to do this. I want it to have the spirit and the ambition of the Beveridge Report CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
CHILDREN WILL KEEP DYING ON OUR STREETS UNTIL THERE IS A Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Saturday) publishing a report assessing how effectively existing infrastructure within local authorities is being used to deliver a public health approach to preventing gang involvement and youth violence. The Children’s Commissioner concludes that two years on from her last report into this issue and a year after the PrimeSTILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
HOW LOCKDOWN AFFECTED CHILDREN’S STRESS AND ANXIETY Children’s lives changed beyond recognition when full lockdown began on 23 rd March. With schools shut to the majority of pupils, the regular rhythms of childhood and adolescence – from school runs and playtime, to exams, celebrations and graduation – were put onindefinite hold.
CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. THE CHILDHOOD COMMISSION The Covid pandemic has shone a spotlight on some of the major structural barriers that exist today which hold our children back. In the wake of this crisis, we have reached a pivotal moment when as a country we can take stock of where we are now, understand the impact of the pandemic on children’s lives and build a consensus around the vision and ambition needed to ensure children in TACKLING CHILDREN’S EXPERIENCES OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE In my blog at the end of March I wrote about the urgent need for action to support children, especially girls, affected by sexual harassment and violence by their peers.This followed thousands of stories being shared on the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ website – shocking in both their volume and their descriptions of the everyday abuse experienced by girls in schools, online and on the streets. THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. PRESS | CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S To speak to a member of our media team during office hours please contact: Giles Dilnot on 07786 702330. giles.dilnot@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk. Jo Green on 07715 105415. jo.green@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk.VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
LATEST NEWS
The latest news and updates from the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
ALMOST ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN LEFT EDUCATION AT 18 LAST YEAR Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published research looking at the number of children who leave the education system at 18 without reaching Level 2 attainment (five GCSEs grade A* to C, or equivalent technical qualifications). These are children who will have spent 14 years in compulsory education, often having more than £100,000 of public money spent on their FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEN IN SCHOOLS All children need and deserve support to be happy, achieve their best, and go on to lead good lives. This fundamental truth is no different for children with SEN (special educational needs), even though the support they require might be different to their peers. CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. THE CHILDHOOD COMMISSION Now is the time to come together and to build back better for our children. That’s why today I am launching the Childhood Commission. The prospects and welfare of children must be put at the heart of our economic recovery and the Commission will show the way to do this. I want it to have the spirit and the ambition of the Beveridge Report CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
CHILDREN WILL KEEP DYING ON OUR STREETS UNTIL THERE IS A Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Saturday) publishing a report assessing how effectively existing infrastructure within local authorities is being used to deliver a public health approach to preventing gang involvement and youth violence. The Children’s Commissioner concludes that two years on from her last report into this issue and a year after the PrimeSTILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
HOW LOCKDOWN AFFECTED CHILDREN’S STRESS AND ANXIETY Children’s lives changed beyond recognition when full lockdown began on 23 rd March. With schools shut to the majority of pupils, the regular rhythms of childhood and adolescence – from school runs and playtime, to exams, celebrations and graduation – were put onindefinite hold.
CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. THE CHILDHOOD COMMISSION Now is the time to come together and to build back better for our children. That’s why today I am launching the Childhood Commission. The prospects and welfare of children must be put at the heart of our economic recovery and the Commission will show the way to do this. I want it to have the spirit and the ambition of the Beveridge Report CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
CHILDREN WILL KEEP DYING ON OUR STREETS UNTIL THERE IS A Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Saturday) publishing a report assessing how effectively existing infrastructure within local authorities is being used to deliver a public health approach to preventing gang involvement and youth violence. The Children’s Commissioner concludes that two years on from her last report into this issue and a year after the PrimeSTILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
HOW LOCKDOWN AFFECTED CHILDREN’S STRESS AND ANXIETY Children’s lives changed beyond recognition when full lockdown began on 23 rd March. With schools shut to the majority of pupils, the regular rhythms of childhood and adolescence – from school runs and playtime, to exams, celebrations and graduation – were put onindefinite hold.
CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. THE CHILDHOOD COMMISSION The Covid pandemic has shone a spotlight on some of the major structural barriers that exist today which hold our children back. In the wake of this crisis, we have reached a pivotal moment when as a country we can take stock of where we are now, understand the impact of the pandemic on children’s lives and build a consensus around the vision and ambition needed to ensure children in TACKLING CHILDREN’S EXPERIENCES OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE In my blog at the end of March I wrote about the urgent need for action to support children, especially girls, affected by sexual harassment and violence by their peers.This followed thousands of stories being shared on the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ website – shocking in both their volume and their descriptions of the everyday abuse experienced by girls in schools, online and on the streets. THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. PRESS | CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S To speak to a member of our media team during office hours please contact: Giles Dilnot on 07786 702330. giles.dilnot@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk. Jo Green on 07715 105415. jo.green@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk.VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
LATEST NEWS
The latest news and updates from the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
ALMOST ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN LEFT EDUCATION AT 18 LAST YEAR Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published research looking at the number of children who leave the education system at 18 without reaching Level 2 attainment (five GCSEs grade A* to C, or equivalent technical qualifications). These are children who will have spent 14 years in compulsory education, often having more than £100,000 of public money spent on their FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEN IN SCHOOLS All children need and deserve support to be happy, achieve their best, and go on to lead good lives. This fundamental truth is no different for children with SEN (special educational needs), even though the support they require might be different to their peers. CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
BRIEFING: CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN ENGLAND New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today (Monday), ahead of World Mental Health day on Tuesday, the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has set out the shockingly poor support children with mental health services are receiving from the NHS. FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their BEST BEGINNINGS IN THE EARLY YEARS Anne Longfield, Children's Commissioner for England has been working – in various guises – with vulnerable and disadvantaged children for the last 30 years. In that time much has changed, in children’ POLICIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Review of policies and interventions for low-income families withyoung children
BLEAK HOUSES
Growing up in a stable, healthy and secure home is so important for any child. Yet we know there are thousands of children in England who are living in homeless families, stuck in poor quality temporary accommodation, often with low prospects of finding something permanent. There are many others who are at risk of ending uphomeless.
EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ‘IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD LISTENED’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reportsmay be out of date.
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
BRIEFING: CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN ENGLAND New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today (Monday), ahead of World Mental Health day on Tuesday, the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has set out the shockingly poor support children with mental health services are receiving from the NHS. FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their BEST BEGINNINGS IN THE EARLY YEARS Anne Longfield, Children's Commissioner for England has been working – in various guises – with vulnerable and disadvantaged children for the last 30 years. In that time much has changed, in children’ POLICIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Review of policies and interventions for low-income families withyoung children
BLEAK HOUSES
Growing up in a stable, healthy and secure home is so important for any child. Yet we know there are thousands of children in England who are living in homeless families, stuck in poor quality temporary accommodation, often with low prospects of finding something permanent. There are many others who are at risk of ending uphomeless.
EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ‘IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD LISTENED’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reportsmay be out of date.
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. TACKLING CHILDREN’S EXPERIENCES OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE In my blog at the end of March I wrote about the urgent need for action to support children, especially girls, affected by sexual harassment and violence by their peers.This followed thousands of stories being shared on the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ website – shocking in both their volume and their descriptions of the everyday abuse experienced by girls in schools, online and on the streets.LATEST NEWS
The latest news and updates from the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield BUSINESS PLAN 2020-21 Business plan 2020-21. This is my final year as Children’s Commissioner, a post it has been a pleasure and a privilege to hold. We’ve spent the time relentlessly showing government where children are falling through gaps in the system – it’s undeniable thatthere is a
CHILDREN, DOMESTIC ABUSE AND CORONAVIRUS A policy briefing on domestic abuse and it’s effects on children particularly during the coronavirus pandemic CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. POLICIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Review of policies and interventions for low-income families withyoung children
ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. UK CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONERS’ UNCRC MID-TERM REVIEW This year marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, a landmark agreement by governments around the world on the rights of children. EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. EU CHILDREN IN BRITAIN The Children’s Society run special services for EU national children, contact them on 0191 221 0836 or at euss@childrenssociety.org.uk. If you are in care or a care leaver you can contact your local authority or our ‘ Help at Hand ’ service on 0800 528 0731 or at help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk. If you want local advice, you or CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
STILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
DAME RACHEL DE SOUZA’S FIRST MESSAGE AS SHE BEGINS HER As I begin my tenure as Children’s Commissioner, let me first say something about adulthood in 2021. Part of adulthood is having the right answers to big questions. EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ALMOST ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN LEFT EDUCATION AT 18 LAST YEAR Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published research looking at the number of children who leave the education system at 18 without reaching Level 2 attainment (five GCSEs grade A* to C, or equivalent technical qualifications). These are children who will have spent 14 years in compulsory education, often having more than £100,000 of public money spent on their EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. EU CHILDREN IN BRITAIN The Children’s Society run special services for EU national children, contact them on 0191 221 0836 or at euss@childrenssociety.org.uk. If you are in care or a care leaver you can contact your local authority or our ‘ Help at Hand ’ service on 0800 528 0731 or at help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk. If you want local advice, you or CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
STILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
DAME RACHEL DE SOUZA’S FIRST MESSAGE AS SHE BEGINS HER As I begin my tenure as Children’s Commissioner, let me first say something about adulthood in 2021. Part of adulthood is having the right answers to big questions. EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ALMOST ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN LEFT EDUCATION AT 18 LAST YEAR Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published research looking at the number of children who leave the education system at 18 without reaching Level 2 attainment (five GCSEs grade A* to C, or equivalent technical qualifications). These are children who will have spent 14 years in compulsory education, often having more than £100,000 of public money spent on their EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
TACKLING CHILDREN’S EXPERIENCES OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE In my blog at the end of March I wrote about the urgent need for action to support children, especially girls, affected by sexual harassment and violence by their peers.This followed thousands of stories being shared on the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ website – shocking in both their volume and their descriptions of the everyday abuse experienced by girls in schools, online and on the streets.LATEST NEWS
The latest news and updates from the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield STABILITY INDEX 2020 Stability index 2020. This analysis contains the 2020 update to the Stability Index: the Children’s Commissioner’s ongoing project measuring levels stability for children in care. This update focuses on the cohort of children who were in care on 31 March 2019. In previous years, this work has examined rates of stability for childrenin care
THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. HOW LOCKDOWN AFFECTED CHILDREN’S STRESS AND ANXIETY Children’s lives changed beyond recognition when full lockdown began on 23 rd March. With schools shut to the majority of pupils, the regular rhythms of childhood and adolescence – from school runs and playtime, to exams, celebrations and graduation – were put onindefinite hold.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET In 1999, as Prime Minister, Tony Blair committed in a speech at Toynbee Hall to a twenty year project “for ours to be the first generation to end child poverty”.. His Government’s approach has often been criticised, but it did substantially reduce child poverty. CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN ENTERING CARE FOR THE FIRST Last year, research from my office showed that even before the pandemic, there were 120,000 highly vulnerable children in England who were falling through the BEST BEGINNINGS IN THE EARLY YEARS Anne Longfield, Children's Commissioner for England has been working – in various guises – with vulnerable and disadvantaged children for the last 30 years. In that time much has changed, in children’ UK CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONERS’ UNCRC MID-TERM REVIEW This year marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, a landmark agreement by governments around the world on the rights of children. CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. EU CHILDREN IN BRITAIN The Children’s Society run special services for EU national children, contact them on 0191 221 0836 or at euss@childrenssociety.org.uk. If you are in care or a care leaver you can contact your local authority or our ‘ Help at Hand ’ service on 0800 528 0731 or at help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk. If you want local advice, you or CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
STILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
DAME RACHEL DE SOUZA’S FIRST MESSAGE AS SHE BEGINS HER As I begin my tenure as Children’s Commissioner, let me first say something about adulthood in 2021. Part of adulthood is having the right answers to big questions. EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ALMOST ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN LEFT EDUCATION AT 18 LAST YEAR Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published research looking at the number of children who leave the education system at 18 without reaching Level 2 attainment (five GCSEs grade A* to C, or equivalent technical qualifications). These are children who will have spent 14 years in compulsory education, often having more than £100,000 of public money spent on their EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. EU CHILDREN IN BRITAIN The Children’s Society run special services for EU national children, contact them on 0191 221 0836 or at euss@childrenssociety.org.uk. If you are in care or a care leaver you can contact your local authority or our ‘ Help at Hand ’ service on 0800 528 0731 or at help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk. If you want local advice, you or CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
STILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
DAME RACHEL DE SOUZA’S FIRST MESSAGE AS SHE BEGINS HER As I begin my tenure as Children’s Commissioner, let me first say something about adulthood in 2021. Part of adulthood is having the right answers to big questions. EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ALMOST ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN LEFT EDUCATION AT 18 LAST YEAR Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published research looking at the number of children who leave the education system at 18 without reaching Level 2 attainment (five GCSEs grade A* to C, or equivalent technical qualifications). These are children who will have spent 14 years in compulsory education, often having more than £100,000 of public money spent on their EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
TACKLING CHILDREN’S EXPERIENCES OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE In my blog at the end of March I wrote about the urgent need for action to support children, especially girls, affected by sexual harassment and violence by their peers.This followed thousands of stories being shared on the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ website – shocking in both their volume and their descriptions of the everyday abuse experienced by girls in schools, online and on the streets.LATEST NEWS
The latest news and updates from the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield STABILITY INDEX 2020 Stability index 2020. This analysis contains the 2020 update to the Stability Index: the Children’s Commissioner’s ongoing project measuring levels stability for children in care. This update focuses on the cohort of children who were in care on 31 March 2019. In previous years, this work has examined rates of stability for childrenin care
THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. HOW LOCKDOWN AFFECTED CHILDREN’S STRESS AND ANXIETY Children’s lives changed beyond recognition when full lockdown began on 23 rd March. With schools shut to the majority of pupils, the regular rhythms of childhood and adolescence – from school runs and playtime, to exams, celebrations and graduation – were put onindefinite hold.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET In 1999, as Prime Minister, Tony Blair committed in a speech at Toynbee Hall to a twenty year project “for ours to be the first generation to end child poverty”.. His Government’s approach has often been criticised, but it did substantially reduce child poverty. CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN ENTERING CARE FOR THE FIRST Last year, research from my office showed that even before the pandemic, there were 120,000 highly vulnerable children in England who were falling through theKEEPING KIDS SAFE
Improving safeguarding responses to gang violence and criminal exploitation. Keeping Kids Safe. Download. The characteristics of gang-associated children and young people. Download. BEST BEGINNINGS IN THE EARLY YEARS Anne Longfield, Children's Commissioner for England has been working – in various guises – with vulnerable and disadvantaged children for the last 30 years. In that time much has changed, in children’ CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. EU CHILDREN IN BRITAIN The Children’s Society run special services for EU national children, contact them on 0191 221 0836 or at euss@childrenssociety.org.uk. If you are in care or a care leaver you can contact your local authority or our ‘ Help at Hand ’ service on 0800 528 0731 or at help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk. If you want local advice, you or CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
STILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
DAME RACHEL DE SOUZA’S FIRST MESSAGE AS SHE BEGINS HER As I begin my tenure as Children’s Commissioner, let me first say something about adulthood in 2021. Part of adulthood is having the right answers to big questions. EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ALMOST ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN LEFT EDUCATION AT 18 LAST YEAR Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published research looking at the number of children who leave the education system at 18 without reaching Level 2 attainment (five GCSEs grade A* to C, or equivalent technical qualifications). These are children who will have spent 14 years in compulsory education, often having more than £100,000 of public money spent on their EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. EU CHILDREN IN BRITAIN The Children’s Society run special services for EU national children, contact them on 0191 221 0836 or at euss@childrenssociety.org.uk. If you are in care or a care leaver you can contact your local authority or our ‘ Help at Hand ’ service on 0800 528 0731 or at help.team@childrenscommissioner.gov.uk. If you want local advice, you or CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET The targets were to reduce, by 2020, the proportions of children living in households: in relative poverty to below 10%; with both income less than 70% of the median and material deprivation, as measured by survey, to below 5%; with real terms income less than 60% of the 2010 median to below 5%; in persistent poverty, defined asbeing in
STILL NOT SAFE
Still not safe. The Government has committed to using a public health approach to gang violence – that is all agencies working in partnership to prevent violence by tackling the underlying causes of child criminal exploitation. Ministers have committed £35 million to Police and Crime Commissioners to set up Violence Reduction Units(VRUs
DAME RACHEL DE SOUZA’S FIRST MESSAGE AS SHE BEGINS HER As I begin my tenure as Children’s Commissioner, let me first say something about adulthood in 2021. Part of adulthood is having the right answers to big questions. EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ALMOST ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN LEFT EDUCATION AT 18 LAST YEAR Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published research looking at the number of children who leave the education system at 18 without reaching Level 2 attainment (five GCSEs grade A* to C, or equivalent technical qualifications). These are children who will have spent 14 years in compulsory education, often having more than £100,000 of public money spent on their EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
TACKLING CHILDREN’S EXPERIENCES OF ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE In my blog at the end of March I wrote about the urgent need for action to support children, especially girls, affected by sexual harassment and violence by their peers.This followed thousands of stories being shared on the ‘Everyone’s Invited’ website – shocking in both their volume and their descriptions of the everyday abuse experienced by girls in schools, online and on the streets.LATEST NEWS
The latest news and updates from the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield STABILITY INDEX 2020 Stability index 2020. This analysis contains the 2020 update to the Stability Index: the Children’s Commissioner’s ongoing project measuring levels stability for children in care. This update focuses on the cohort of children who were in care on 31 March 2019. In previous years, this work has examined rates of stability for childrenin care
THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2020/21 This is my fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England, and my last as Children’s Commissioner. I started this series of briefings because of the torrent of stories I was hearing from children about needing mental health services that weren’t there for them. HOW LOCKDOWN AFFECTED CHILDREN’S STRESS AND ANXIETY Children’s lives changed beyond recognition when full lockdown began on 23 rd March. With schools shut to the majority of pupils, the regular rhythms of childhood and adolescence – from school runs and playtime, to exams, celebrations and graduation – were put onindefinite hold.
A NEW CHILD POVERTY TARGET In 1999, as Prime Minister, Tony Blair committed in a speech at Toynbee Hall to a twenty year project “for ours to be the first generation to end child poverty”.. His Government’s approach has often been criticised, but it did substantially reduce child poverty. CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN ENTERING CARE FOR THE FIRST Last year, research from my office showed that even before the pandemic, there were 120,000 highly vulnerable children in England who were falling through theKEEPING KIDS SAFE
Improving safeguarding responses to gang violence and criminal exploitation. Keeping Kids Safe. Download. The characteristics of gang-associated children and young people. Download. BEST BEGINNINGS IN THE EARLY YEARS Anne Longfield, Children's Commissioner for England has been working – in various guises – with vulnerable and disadvantaged children for the last 30 years. In that time much has changed, in children’ CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
BRIEFING: CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN ENGLAND New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today (Monday), ahead of World Mental Health day on Tuesday, the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has set out the shockingly poor support children with mental health services are receiving from the NHS. CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their POLICIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Review of policies and interventions for low-income families withyoung children
BLEAK HOUSES
Growing up in a stable, healthy and secure home is so important for any child. Yet we know there are thousands of children in England who are living in homeless families, stuck in poor quality temporary accommodation, often with low prospects of finding something permanent. There are many others who are at risk of ending uphomeless.
EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ‘IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD LISTENED’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reportsmay be out of date.
EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us. DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
BRIEFING: CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN ENGLAND New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today (Monday), ahead of World Mental Health day on Tuesday, the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has set out the shockingly poor support children with mental health services are receiving from the NHS. CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark. FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their POLICIES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Review of policies and interventions for low-income families withyoung children
BLEAK HOUSES
Growing up in a stable, healthy and secure home is so important for any child. Yet we know there are thousands of children in England who are living in homeless families, stuck in poor quality temporary accommodation, often with low prospects of finding something permanent. There are many others who are at risk of ending uphomeless.
EXCLUSIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SCHOOLS Gaining a better understanding of the lived experiences of children excluded, both officially and unofficially, from mainstream education. ‘IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD LISTENED’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reportsmay be out of date.
EXPLOSION IN NUMBER OF OLDER CHILDREN GOING INTO CARE OVER Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published the Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 Stability Index, an annual measure of the stability of the lives of children in care in England. The Index was launched in 2017 and shines a light on the number of times children in care move home placement, school or socialworker.
LATEST NEWS
The latest news and updates from the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield WHO ARE THEY? WHERE ARE THEY? Children locked up. At any given time almost fifteen hundred children in England are ‘locked up’ in secure children’s homes, secure training centre, young offenders institutions, mental health wards and other residential placements, either for their own safety or thesafety of others.
CHILDREN, DOMESTIC ABUSE AND CORONAVIRUS A policy briefing on domestic abuse and it’s effects on children particularly during the coronavirus pandemic CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN ENTERING CARE FOR THE FIRST Last year, research from my office showed that even before the pandemic, there were 120,000 highly vulnerable children in England who were falling through the BUSINESS PLAN 2020-21 Business plan 2020-21. This is my final year as Children’s Commissioner, a post it has been a pleasure and a privilege to hold. We’ve spent the time relentlessly showing government where children are falling through gaps in the system – it’s undeniable thatthere is a
ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCES: A GROUP OF NINE YOUNG PEOPLE TOLD US Guarantee for education, support of disabilities and getting involved – a group of nine young people told us about their priorities for government Last week, we spoke to ‘IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD LISTENED’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reportsmay be out of date.
UK CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONERS’ UNCRC MID-TERM REVIEW This year marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, a landmark agreement by governments around the world on the rights of children. ‘DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS’ This report was published in 2011. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. Children and young people’s views of the child protection system and messages for change. 'Don't make assumptions'.Download.
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us.VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCES: A GROUP OF NINE YOUNG PEOPLE TOLD US Guarantee for education, support of disabilities and getting involved – a group of nine young people told us about their priorities for government Last week, we spoke to ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. HEALTH INEQUALITIES BRIEFING Last week’s ‘Marmot Report: 10 Years On’ outlined the stark realities of health inequalities in Britain. It also demonstrated how these inequalities originate in childhood and persist through adult life. This paper highlights some of the main inequalities in child health, and the key responses to address this. ‘DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS’ This report was published in 2011. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. Children and young people’s views of the child protection system and messages for change. 'Don't make assumptions'.Download.
‘SEX WITHOUT CONSENT, I SUPPOSE THAT IS RAPE’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. How young people understand consent to sex. 'Sex without consent, I suppose that is rape'. Download. 'Sex without consent, I suppose that is rape' - Summary version. Download. GROWING UP NORTH: TIME TO LEAVE THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE Growing up North is a year-long project by the Children's Commissioner for England that will put children at the heart of discussions about Northern regeneration. CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us.VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCES: A GROUP OF NINE YOUNG PEOPLE TOLD US Guarantee for education, support of disabilities and getting involved – a group of nine young people told us about their priorities for government Last week, we spoke to ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. HEALTH INEQUALITIES BRIEFING Last week’s ‘Marmot Report: 10 Years On’ outlined the stark realities of health inequalities in Britain. It also demonstrated how these inequalities originate in childhood and persist through adult life. This paper highlights some of the main inequalities in child health, and the key responses to address this. ‘DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS’ This report was published in 2011. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. Children and young people’s views of the child protection system and messages for change. 'Don't make assumptions'.Download.
‘SEX WITHOUT CONSENT, I SUPPOSE THAT IS RAPE’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. How young people understand consent to sex. 'Sex without consent, I suppose that is rape'. Download. 'Sex without consent, I suppose that is rape' - Summary version. Download. GROWING UP NORTH: TIME TO LEAVE THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE Growing up North is a year-long project by the Children's Commissioner for England that will put children at the heart of discussions about Northern regeneration. CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
LATEST NEWS
Building back better – Anne Longfield’s final speech as Children’s Commissioner. News. 6th February 2021. Children will keep dying on our streets until there is a THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. CHILDREN WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS DURING LOCKDOWN An estimated 9% of families in the UK do not have a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. This digital divide is not new, but during the Covid-19 crisis its implications have been particularly stark.LIFE IN LIKES
Life in Likes. This Children’s Commissioner’s report on the effects of social media on 8-to-12-year-olds examines the way children use social media and its effects on their wellbeing. ‘Life in Likes’ fills a gap in research showing how younger children use platforms which social media companies say are not designed for them. PREVENTING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Investigating and preventing child sexual abuse. Making Noise: Children's Voices for Positive Change after Sexual Abuse BRIEFING: CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN ENGLAND New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today (Monday), ahead of World Mental Health day on Tuesday, the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has set out the shockingly poor support children with mental health services are receiving from the NHS. ‘IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD LISTENED’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reportsmay be out of date.
THE IMPORTANCE OF STABILITY The report confirms that stability can support a child to flourish in their home and school whilst in care, and reduce the impact of any difficulties they have already had to endure or any compounding problems. A stable home, a stable school which enables children and young people to form positive trusting relationships so they canthrive, and
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us.VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCES: A GROUP OF NINE YOUNG PEOPLE TOLD US Guarantee for education, support of disabilities and getting involved – a group of nine young people told us about their priorities for government Last week, we spoke to ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE’S PROBLEM Report on illegal exclusions This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. ‘DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS’ This report was published in 2011. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. Children and young people’s views of the child protection system and messages for change. 'Don't make assumptions'.Download.
GROWING UP NORTH: TIME TO LEAVE THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE Growing up North is a year-long project by the Children's Commissioner for England that will put children at the heart of discussions about Northern regeneration. CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice.VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure the number of vulnerable children in England by mapping the full range of difficulties a child might be living with, from physical or mental illness, to going hungry; being homeless or excluded from school; being at risk of neglect; or living with parents with health problems. DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE Children with learning disabilities or autism living in mental health hospitals. This report shows how too many children are being admitted to secure hospitals unnecessarily – in some cases are spending months and years of their childhood in institutions when they should be in their community. LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCES: A GROUP OF NINE YOUNG PEOPLE TOLD US Guarantee for education, support of disabilities and getting involved – a group of nine young people told us about their priorities for government Last week, we spoke to ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE’S PROBLEM Report on illegal exclusions This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. ‘DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS’ Children and young people's views of the child protection system andmessages for change
GROWING UP NORTH: TIME TO LEAVE THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE Growing up North is a year-long project by the Children's Commissioner for England that will put children at the heart of discussions about Northern regeneration. CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
LATEST NEWS
Building back better – Anne Longfield’s final speech as Children’s Commissioner. News. 6th February 2021. Children will keep dying on our streets until there is a THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds.LIFE IN LIKES
Life in Likes. This Children’s Commissioner’s report on the effects of social media on 8-to-12-year-olds examines the way children use social media and its effects on their wellbeing. ‘Life in Likes’ fills a gap in research showing how younger children use platforms which social media companies say are not designed for them. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE Complaints procedure. We aim to provide the highest standards of work and service and to resolve any concerns about us immediately. However, if we cannot do so and you wish to make a formal complaint, this procedure explains how to do so and how we will investigate andrespond to it.
PLAYING OUT
Home > Reports. A Children’s Commissioner for England report looking at the importance to children of play and physical activity. Playing Out: A Children's Commissioner's report into the importance to children of play and physical activity. Download. ‘IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD LISTENED’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reportsmay be out of date.
BRIEFING: CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN ENGLAND New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today (Monday), ahead of World Mental Health day on Tuesday, the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has set out the shockingly poor support children with mental health services are receiving from the NHS. THE IMPORTANCE OF STABILITY The report confirms that stability can support a child to flourish in their home and school whilst in care, and reduce the impact of any difficulties they have already had to endure or any compounding problems. A stable home, a stable school which enables children and young people to form positive trusting relationships so they canthrive, and
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us.VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCES: A GROUP OF NINE YOUNG PEOPLE TOLD US Guarantee for education, support of disabilities and getting involved – a group of nine young people told us about their priorities for government Last week, we spoke to ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE’S PROBLEM Report on illegal exclusions This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. ‘DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS’ This report was published in 2011. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. Children and young people’s views of the child protection system and messages for change. 'Don't make assumptions'.Download.
GROWING UP NORTH: TIME TO LEAVE THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE Growing up North is a year-long project by the Children's Commissioner for England that will put children at the heart of discussions about Northern regeneration. CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLANDCHILDREN'S COMMISSIONERABOUT USOUR WORKNEWS AND BLOGSREPORTSBEHIND CLOSED DOORSCHILDREN IN CARE IMO is a voice for teenagers in care and for care leavers. It is somewhere care experienced young people can share stories, experiences and achievements as well as get and give advice. Corporate governance. Help at Hand. Contact us.VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Vulnerable children. Shining a light on the extent and impact of child vulnerability in England, focusing in particular on children with undiagnosed mental health issues, those excluded from mainstream education and children in gangs. Since 2017 we have published our annual childhood vulnerability framework. It attempts to measure thenumber of
DAMAGE TO CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH CAUSED BY COVID CRISIS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health services in England. The analysis examines the progress that has been made over the past five years as well as looking at the impact the Covid crisis has had on children’s mentalhealth.
FAR LESS THAN THEY DESERVE 250. children with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital in England. 6 months. the average time children with autism and/or a learning disability had spent in their current hospital. 31 miles. the distance 95 children were staying in a ward from home. 1 in 4. children did not appear to have had a formal review of their THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
LOCKDOWN EXPERIENCES: A GROUP OF NINE YOUNG PEOPLE TOLD US Guarantee for education, support of disabilities and getting involved – a group of nine young people told us about their priorities for government Last week, we spoke to ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds. ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE’S PROBLEM Report on illegal exclusions This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. ‘DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS’ This report was published in 2011. Information and data in old reports may be out of date. Children and young people’s views of the child protection system and messages for change. 'Don't make assumptions'.Download.
GROWING UP NORTH: TIME TO LEAVE THE NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE Growing up North is a year-long project by the Children's Commissioner for England that will put children at the heart of discussions about Northern regeneration. CHILDHOOD IN THE TIME OF COVID Six months have passed since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in this country and we entered an unprecedented lockdown. During this time, I have made it my Office’s mission to highlight the risks to children caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it, particularly the most vulnerable, and push for their interests to be a toppriority.
LATEST NEWS
Building back better – Anne Longfield’s final speech as Children’s Commissioner. News. 6th February 2021. Children will keep dying on our streets until there is a THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 2019/20 Children are now more aware of their own mental health, and much more prepared to discuss it. This is very welcome. But children are alsoaware of
ANNE LONGFIELD RESPONDS TO EXTENSION OF FREE SCHOOL MEALS Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the extension of Free School Meals over the summer holidays said: “Last week I wrote to the Chancellor calling on the Government to urgently reconsider its decision not to extend Free School Meals over the summer holidays. I am very pleased that Ministers have now seen sense and changed their minds.LIFE IN LIKES
Life in Likes. This Children’s Commissioner’s report on the effects of social media on 8-to-12-year-olds examines the way children use social media and its effects on their wellbeing. ‘Life in Likes’ fills a gap in research showing how younger children use platforms which social media companies say are not designed for them. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE Complaints procedure. We aim to provide the highest standards of work and service and to resolve any concerns about us immediately. However, if we cannot do so and you wish to make a formal complaint, this procedure explains how to do so and how we will investigate andrespond to it.
PLAYING OUT
Home > Reports. A Children’s Commissioner for England report looking at the importance to children of play and physical activity. Playing Out: A Children's Commissioner's report into the importance to children of play and physical activity. Download. ‘IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD LISTENED’ This report was published in 2013. Information and data in old reportsmay be out of date.
BRIEFING: CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN ENGLAND New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today (Monday), ahead of World Mental Health day on Tuesday, the Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, has set out the shockingly poor support children with mental health services are receiving from the NHS. THE IMPORTANCE OF STABILITY The report confirms that stability can support a child to flourish in their home and school whilst in care, and reduce the impact of any difficulties they have already had to endure or any compounding problems. A stable home, a stable school which enables children and young people to form positive trusting relationships so they canthrive, and
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