Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing her fourth annual report on the state of children’s mental health

But a substantial number of children are failing to meet thresholds for treatment, a report says.

Stereotypes around gender and worries about looks contribute to children's unhappiness, a report says.

Dame Rachel de Souza, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Tuesday) launching a once-in-a-generation review of the future of childhood by the

Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, has published a set of reports showing how the children’s residential social care system is

The Big Ask ran for six weeks, and is now closed We’d like to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who took part, shared their views, experiences and ideas

England's children's commissioner calls on Boris Johnson to put them "centre stage" of his plans.

EXCLUSIVE: Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, told the Mirror the government needs to admit 'this country does have a problem with poverty for kids'

I want every child in care and care experienced person to be able to achieve all their ambitions. People who have interacted with the care system have

WHILE GROWING up on her family’s farm on Otley Chevin, Anne Longfield often longed for the hustle and bustle of city life.

New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today

Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Saturday) publishing a report assessing how effectively existing infrastructure within

‘Listen.’ The day I began my tenure as Children's Commissioner for England, that was my first task. To listen to England's children. 572000? children in England responded to The Big Ask survey here...

In July we reported that over 2 million children in England are living in families with complex needs, a figure based on aggregate levels of need for 70

I fully support Telegraph campaign. As so often, it will be children in poorest areas, without access to gardens or parks, who miss out most

New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today

New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today

Children tell me that issues with their mental health and wellbeing are significant barriers to their overall success. They also tell me that want our help and support so they can achieve the...

Teachers at the Urswick in London hope they are better prepared this time but still face huge challenges

Policy briefing Ever since last August, the Children’s Commissioner has said “Schools must be the last to close and the first to reopen.” This is now a

CHILDREN in parts of England will have spent only 60 days in school in nearly a year by March, The Sun can reveal. Some kids will have been at home for more than two-thirds of their class time, fig…

Over the last year, the issue most often raised with me has been children’s mental health, and it was the top of the list in my consultation with children about my priorities for this year.

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, is today (Thursday) publishing a call from a cross-party collection of politicians and

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Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to today’s NHS figures showing one in six children in England have a probable mental

This paper, the first in a series of research reports, makes clear the urgent need to protect children from the harms of online pornography. It is my duty

The Children’s Commissioner has expressed her concerns about lack of support for children with Special Educational Needs in mainstream education and long

Read Rachel's first blog as Children's Commissioner for England

Speech to the Association of Directors of Children’s Services- 7th July  Check against delivery   Thank you for having me. My name is

When I conducted the Big Ask survey of over half a million children, it was abundantly clear that mental health was of critical importance to

Every child should feel that their voice is heard, and their wishes and feelings are taken into account by the adults that care for them. At the heart of

A Children's Commissioner's report on public spending on children from 2000 to 2020, produced by the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

I am in no doubt that the closing of schools to most children has a negative impact on wellbeing and attainment. That is why since the start of the pandemic I h

As Children's Commissioner, I have a statutory duty to promote and protect the rights of all children, but to have particular regard to children who are

The authors of the report said that demand for children’s mental health services ‘continues to outstrip the availability of support’.

New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today

Anne Longfield, the Children’s Commissioner for England, responding to the publication of the joint Health and Education Select Committee Report into the

New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today

New analysis by Children’s Commissioner for England reveals children’s mental health treatment ‘shockingly poor’. In a report sent to all MPs today

Every child deserves a safe and loving home – either with their own family or, if that is not possible, in a stable, caring alternative. As Children’s

Today MPs from across the political divide will support a Ten Minute Rule Bill introduced by the MP Emma Lewell Buck. The School Breakfast Bill seeks to

Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, has delivered her final speech in post with a challenge to the Prime Minister to show he is serious

Christmas can be a difficult time for many care leavers. They can find managing their first experience of independence and living alone challenging, often

As Children’s Commissioner I am very concerned by the latest statistics on the number of tribunals for people appealing against local authority decisions New statistics for Education, Health and Care...

Coronavirus has mostly spared teenagers physically but it is taking an alarming toll on their mental health

Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, has published a report shining a light on the youth justice system in England. The report, “Injustice

I was appalled and shocked to read the Serious Case Review relating to Child Q, which found the system designed to protect and support her had seriously

Note: This report is from 2017, there is a more recent vulnerability report from 2019. New analysis from the Children’s Commissioner for England reveals,

Investing in vulnerable young children and their families is a smart move for cash-strapped local services

Watch live on YouTube Anne Longfield’s tenure as Children’s Commissioner for England ends at the end of February 2021. In her last speech as Children’s

Shocking new statistics show that more than a quarter of a million (270,300) children and young people are still waiting for mental health support after

We invite views on the guidance accompanying sections 1 to 3 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017.

Exclusive: commissioner for England says children at risk of ‘abuse or exploitation’ due to lack of council placements

My role is to advocate for all children, with a specific focus on children in care. I feel honoured to hold this position as it allows me to speak up for

Review finds growing number of children and young people in England struggling with problems.