Inevitably, coronavirus is likely to affect many different aspects of children’s lives.They will be looking to us, the adults, for answers and reassurance. Vulnerable children in particular rely on us for continued support & care which must be a priority. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2020/03/17/sup…

The current COVID-19 situation is scary & unpleasant for all of us. But imagine how much worse it is for a family facing months of living & learning in a cramped shipping container or BnB. I don't want any family facing the crisis without a safe and secure home.

This is lovely. Let's all start talking about these 'valuable' kids.

Care leavers from across the country share how they #definecare in a collaborative poem created virtually during lockdown for #FosterCareFortnight imohub.org.uk/definecare-col…

We’ve partnered with global consultancy firm AccentureUK to run a series of virtual events exclusively for children in care and #careleavers, to inspire the next generation of innovators. Spaces are limited! Email [email protected] to register today imohub.org.uk/learn-new-skil…

Lifting children out of poverty and eliminating child hunger is a moral imperative childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2020/10/13/lif…

School dinners: Children's commissioner worries that children aren't getting hot dinners at school - see the story from ⁦BBC Newsround⁩ bbc.co.uk/newsround/5447…

Last night on BBC Question Time Anne Longfield spoke about the need to tackle child poverty and food poverty. Read our recent briefing for MPs calling for a covid recovery package for families. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wp-content/upl…

Join Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield for a live virtual event where she will present her vision for a better care system ahead of the upcoming care review. 📅Tuesday 24 November 2020 🕒3pm 🎟️Sign up now: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/a-better-care-… #NCLW2020

From the good: [Being happy about] "being back in my friendship group", to the bad: "I worry every day that I am going to get covid 19", we take a look at what children are happy and concerned about since returning to school childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2020/11/03/wha…

Thanks to everyone who attended our event today and took part in amazing and valuable discussions about children in care. A special thanks also to lemn sissay OBE FRSL and Sophia Alexandra Hall for presenting, and to the 5 children in care on our panel. Watch back - childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2020/11/24/ann… #cep

Today we publish our joint Commissioners’ reports to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. We assess how govts have progressed towards giving every child the opportunities and protections enshrined in the UNCRC. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/report/report-…

Farewell to the most brilliant team who have risen to every challenge - and more- to fight for better life chances for children. Thank you. It's been a privilege and a pleasure. Good luck to you, and Rachel, for all the Office does next. 💛

Last Thursday a guardian angel saved my husband - Mathew O'Toole’s - life. Matt collapsed on Thursday morning last week outside a coffee shop in London. He started vomiting. Many people passed by. Many probably assumed that he was drunk or hungover. One lady stopped (cont’d)..

Our Research Team today celebrating National Numeracy Day - this amazing group of data analysts and social researchers use Maths every day in their roles. You can access the 'Where can I go with Maths?' quiz here: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2022/05/18/whe…

We were delighted to welcome Karolina and Angelica from Children's Commissioner for England to meet children and families for the Office of the Children’s Commissioner Family Review. So great that our volunteers could share about their lived experience … and our families too! #hiddentreasure

Really great to have the team from Children's Commissioner for England at #YCF2022 talking to young carers about family life. Some really powerful messages coming out. Thank you for your continued support for young carers! Young Carers Alliance Caring Together Charity

Dame Rachel de Souza we are delighted to have Children's Commissioner for England team with us today #YoungCarersFestival to take time to listen to young carers voices #ycf2022 #ycf22

"The Government needs to prioritise how they can put families at the heart of all of policy decisions". The Children's Commissioner has today published Part 1 of her independent Family Review - a review into contemporary family life in Britain. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/?post_type=pub…

Alongside the #FamilyReview, we have launched ‘The Big Summer Survey’ for all children aged 7-17 in England. We'd love to hear how they have spent their summer holidays, what they enjoyed doing and how they spent time with their family. Read more here: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/2022/09/02/lau…