Today we launch our Storylines project – three short films made with and by children about their experiences of education. The films were made with three different groups of children who have found challenges in mainstream school. They explore their experiences creatively and share ideas and solutions on what would improve the education system.
Young people aged 14 to 17 worked with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner and education leaders at our third Shoogle Lab event yesterday. The teenagers shared their views on what was needed to make the education system better for children with additional support needs.
Thousands of children from all over Scotland joined the Children and Young People’s Commissioner at a special assembly to learn more about the right not to be discriminated against.
World Cup winner Rose Reilly and a squad of girl footballers have teamed up to share their experiences of discrimination. They have made a film with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner to inspire other children when it’s screened at a national assembly next week (Friday 24 April).
Children's Commissioner hosts the second Shoogle Lab event with Young Advisors, Professor Laura Lundy, and education leaders.
It’s International Day of Education tomorrow, celebrating the importance of education as a human right to tackle poverty, promote peace, and to develop skills. This year’s theme – the power of youth in co-creating education – is a fundamental basis of our work.
The theme of this year’s International Day of Education recognises the importance of children’s voices in developing inclusive and equitable education. To mark the day, Young Advisor Elsie, 15, blogs about an aspect of education that she feels passionate about: the crucial role teachers have in delivering children’s rights, what makes a good teacher, and why they can have such an impact on a child...
Nicola Killean, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, has shared a video update for children on her education work — one of the key priorities children and young people asked her to focus on.
World-famous musician Dame Evelyn Glennie is joining young people, the Children’s Commissioner, and education leaders to improve listening to children in schools.
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