News and stories

Children’s Commissioner: Ahead of exam results, remember there is no wrong path 

Children’s Commissioner Bruce Adamson has congratulated young people on their achievements during the pandemic.  Exams results will be published next week and, in a video message, he’s said ‘well done’

Over to you: Young people tell our roadshow about living in poverty, their health, and education.

As Covid-19 measures were lifted, we created an engagement programme for the Commissioner, Bruce and the team to meet and work with as many children and young people as possible. We have been on the road again, this time hitting three more stops. This is just one part of us ensuring their voices are front and centre in all the work we do. Read more to get a flavour of what children and young people told us about the issues of poverty, health and having their opinions heard.

Who Cares? Scotland’s Festival of Care  

Our roadshow left the mainland and rolled into Shetland in February. We focused on listening to care experienced children and young people, a group whose rights need special care and protection. Commissioner Bruce Adamson and Nicola Vallance-Ross, our Head of Corporate Services, took part in Who Cares? Scotland’s Festival of Care in Lerwick. 

It’s our birthday and the party’s started 

It's our 18th birthday and the celebrations started with a visit to First Adventures Nursery, Linlithgow.

It’s our 18th Birthday!

This week, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland office turns 18. We’ve championed children’s human rights for the equivalent of an entire childhood. Read more from Bruce about our journey so far.

When the news seems scary, you still have power 

War in Ukraine is upsetting but we have some advice on how children can understand their feelings.

Commissioner Bruce is a good sport at judo club

Our team throw themselves into judo on our first roadshow visit to a sports club.