Children’s Commissioner: Education leaders need to listen to young people and change exam pressure
Young people across Scotland receive their exam results today, and the Children’s Commissioner has recognised that it will be a day of mixed emotions.
Commissioner calls on Prime Minister to strengthen children’s legal protections
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland has written to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to give children in Scotland stronger legal protections.
It’s two years since children’s rights were enshrined in law – we’re using new powers to push for change
Two years ago, The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 became law. Nick Hobbs, Head of Legal, explains what the legislation means for the office, and how we are using the new powers it gave us...
Government plans to deliver on child poverty must reflect what children and young people tell us
Our office has long-called for children and young people to be meaningfully involved in informing the Child Poverty delivery plans. We need to see visible priority given to acting on child poverty including acting on the priorities of children and young people themselves.
Children’s powerful films on education highlight urgent need for change
Today we launch our Storylines project – three short films made with and by children about their experiences of education. The films were made with three different groups of children who have found challenges in mainstream school. They explore their experiences creatively and share ideas and solutions on what would improve the education system.
Children’s Commissioner backs calls for more scrutiny of child poverty progress
Together with children’s charities and anti-poverty organisations, the Commissioner has written to the Scottish Parliament calling for a dedicated committee to hold government to account on ending child poverty.
Statement: Children’s Commissioner reacts to UK Government announcement on social media
The Children's Commissioner reacts to a proposed social media ban for under-16s, and says it will not make them safer online.
Join us at the frontline of children’s rights and make a difference – we are recruiting a solicitor
An exciting job opportunity for a solicitor is on offer with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner’s office. Children’s rights have evolved in Scotland with incorporation of the UNCRC. This role will require you to use your skills on cases that will shape the development of Scots law and drive systemic improvements in children’s lives.
Not enough evidence to show social media ban will protect children’s rights, says Commissioner
A social media ban for under-16s would not currently be a proportionate, effective, or enforceable way to protect children’s rights, according to the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland.
Third Shoogle Lab held: Children and Commissioner focus on additional support needs in education
Young people aged 14 to 17 worked with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner and education leaders at our third Shoogle Lab event yesterday. The teenagers shared their views on what was needed to make the education system better for children with additional support needs.
Children join Commissioner’s online assembly on discrimination
Thousands of children from all over Scotland joined the Children and Young People’s Commissioner at a special assembly to learn more about the right not to be discriminated against.
Football legend Rose and young players unite to tackle discrimination in new film
World Cup winner Rose Reilly and a squad of girl footballers have teamed up to share their experiences of discrimination. They have made a film with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner to inspire other children when it’s screened at a national assembly next week (Friday 24 April).