Commissioner praises service offering “second chance at education”
Children's Commissioner Nicola Killean spent time listening to young people share their experiences about using The Cottage, in Falkirk, because they can't go to school.
Children can shake up education in the Shoogle Lab with our new activities
We’re going to shake up education in our Shoogle Lab – and we need children to take part in fun, play-based activities to shape our work.
UNCRC incorporation, new legal powers, meaningful participation: Our Annual Report covers a special year for children’s rights
Today we publish our Annual Report, covering the period from 1 April, 2024, until 31 March, 2025, and Commissioner Nicola Killean’s first full year in the role.
Young Advisor Robert addresses United Nations in Geneva
Young Advisor Robert spoke at the United Nations in Geneva about the right to education today. Robert was one of just five children from around the world to address a working group on an Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child to free pre-primary education, and free secondary education.
Too many care experienced children are not being supported to thrive in education.
These statistics sound another warning to the Scottish Government that too many care experienced children are not being supported to thrive in education. Every child has a right to an education that develops their personality, talents, and abilities to their full potential. But we know this isn’t happening for lots of children who have care experience.
Children’s Commissioner: Pressure of exam results day reminds us why education system must change
Children's Commissioner has a message for young people as they receive results and again calls for education reform.
Young Advisors give views on how to improve school inspections
Our Young Advisors have met representatives from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) to discuss how to improve school inspections.
Young Advisors share education views with the UN
The Commissioner's Young Advisors Group have submitted a response to the United Nations on the right to education, looking at barriers to learning, attainment, and attendance.
Study guidance, supply teachers, and support for children who can’t go to school – the wide-ranging work of e-Sgoil
Thousands of children across the country are making the most of online teaching to help them access their right to education. Online learning and teaching platform e-Sgoil offers a range of support for children and young people, who have the right to an education that develops their personality, talents, and abilities to their full potential.