June 2026 Young people What is the outlook for the recruitment and employment of workers aged under 21? What is driving employers’ decisions on this? Young people in Scotland, like
Results for Consultation Response
Education – support for part-time study and disabled students
October 2025. We responded to the Scottish Government’s Consultation on this. This response was original submitted via the Scottish Government consultation portal. We have responded only to the consultation questions
The Future of Secure Care
March 2026. We responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the future of secure care in Scotland. This response was originally submitted via the Scottish Government’s consultation portal. We did
Our response to the UK Government’s ‘Growing up in the online world: a national consultation.’
The Commissioner’s office undertook a children’s rights impact assessment (CRIA) which considers how the UK Government’s proposals might affect the rights of children and young people, both positively and negatively. The CRIA considered the international rights framework and current published evidence. The office also worked with their Young Advisors – a group of children aged 12-17 from all over Scotland – to inform their response.
Response to Scottish Government Consultation on the Draft Climate Change Plan
January 2026 Section 1: Delivering a Just Transition Question 1 What are your views on our approach to delivering a just transition for people and communities? Tackling poverty is an
Response to Scottish Government Consultation on the Draft Circular Economy Strategy
January 2026 Question 1: To what extent do you agree with the vision and outcomes for the strategy? Neither agree nor disagree Question 2: Do you have any comments on
Response to the ‘Use of Stop and Search – Revised Code of Practice’ consultation
May 2026 Established by the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003, the Commissioner is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the rights of all children and young people
Independent Special Advisor on Education Reform
February 2026. We provided a response to the Independent Special Advisor on Education Reforms Call for Views. Improvement Realising every child’s right to an education is key to driving improvement
School Inspections are changing – HMIE consultation
November 2025. We provided a response to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education’s consultation on school inspections. School inspections are one of the ways Scotland has chosen to ensure all children’s
Response to the UK Government inquiry on the reform of the Child Maintenance Service
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland October 2025 Established by the Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003, the Commissioner is responsible for promoting and safeguarding the