Commissioner’s investigation finds at-risk children may have been detained unlawfully
Vulnerable children in Scotland may have been detained unlawfully in secure accommodation, according to a new investigation.
Statement on Educational Disruption
Commissioner Bruce Adamson responds to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills’ Ministerial Statement today.
Children’s Commissioners in devolved nations appeal to UK Government to end ‘discriminatory’ two-child limit on benefits
The Children’s Commissioners of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have today published a letter they have sent to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions calling for an end to the two-child limit on Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit.
Statement: Swift action needed by Scottish Government to ensure Assessment Process is rights-compliant
Statement by Head of Strategy Gina Wilson on action needed from Scottish Government around the 2021 SQA assessment process.
Statement: Young people describe alternative assessment pressure
Commissioner's statement on pressure young people are feeling due to alternative assessment.
Statement: Impact of Covid-19 on Disabled Children
Statement from Gina Wilson, Head of Strategy, on the impact of Covid-19 on disabled children.
Statement: Concerns around SQA 2021 Appeals Process Consultation
Statement from the Commissioner's Head of Strategy Gina Wilson on concerns around the SQA 2021 Appeals Process Consultation.
New law on rights makes government accountable to children
Incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law finally gives children real power to hold the government to account, says the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland.
Statement: Digital exclusion’s impact on online learning
Commissioner Bruce Adamson's statement on concerns over digital exclusion and online learning.