'No-one is talking to them, no-one is telling them the truth. That needs to be a priority in learning the lessons from what happened.' Read the full response from Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza to the abuse against children at Whitefield School: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/abuse-at-…

Children told #TheBigAmbition about their desire to learn about the world of work. They're driven by their dream careers & want support to achieve their goals. They want PSHE lessons to equip them with the skills & knowledge they will need for adulthood.
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On 23 May, our Chief Exec. William Roberts will be in conversation with Dame Rachel de Souza Children's Commissioner for England.

They will be discussing the biggest issues in children's and young people's health, and how we can build a healthier future for the next generation.

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I welcome proposals set out today by Home Office to amend PACE Codes of Practice and strengthen safeguards when a strip search on a child is carried out, including by notifying parents, which should be a minimum requirement. Read my full statement: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/statement/stat…

Children do not see a difference between their online and offline world. They told #TheBigAmbition about positive and negative aspects of being online, and constantly said they wanted better protection in the online world, to be safer when they use it.
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#TheBigAmbition revealed most children feel safe in their local area, but more action is needed so all children feel safe. There also must be a holistic and preventative approach to children’s involvement with criminality, so every child can thrive.
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From Alice Springs to Sydney. Delighted to be invited, by Anne Hollonds my formidable Australian counterpart, to present on my role & the primacy of the Children Act 1989. An insightful & inspiring conversation about the importance of fairness & rights - lots to learn & share.

Children told #TheBigAmbition there are fun activities in their local area, but this is far from unanimous. Some said they need more spaces where they can enjoy themselves to pursue their interests, or simply to spend time with their friends.
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Life changing visit to Alice Springs - Yipirinya School, the Town Camps & Centralian Senior College - will write about the visit in the next few days but thank you so much to our hosts, especially to the Aboriginal children, staff & teachers who spoke with us & taught us so much