The Commissioner has written to the Prime Minister proposing a practical change to the Scotland Act 1998. The change would allow Scotland’s UNCRC Act to apply more consistently when Scottish
Results for Education
Children in alternative education – their experiences
This project summary resource complements the storylines films — a creative participation project with children and young people in alternative education.
Through three short films, children shared their experiences of education, what helps them learn and what needs to change. The children highlight the importance of trusted relationships, flexible support, and safe learning environments.
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
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 briefing
March 2026. We provided the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee with a briefing ahead of their consideration of amendments to this bill at Stage 2. The Commissioner
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3 briefing
March 2026. We provided MSPs with a briefing ahead of their final consideration of this bill. This Bill represents the culmination of many years of campaigning by children, their families
Children (Care, Care Experience and Service Planning (Scotland) Bill – Stage 3 MSP briefing
March 2026. We sent MSPs a briefing ahead of their Stage 3 consideration of the above Bill. We have previously provided the Education, Children and Young People Committee with Stage
Camouflaged in the education system: The experiences of children and young people from Armed Forces families
Children whose parents or carers work in the Armed Forces are not receiving the support they need in education, especially around assessments and exams, according to a new report (March 2026). Charity Forces Children
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
Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education
January 2026. We provided the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to an Education with a submission on children’s right to an education in Scotland to inform her report on
Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Briefing
January 2025. We provided MSPs with a briefing ahead of their Stage 1 debate on this Bill. The Commissioner welcomes and support’s Daniel Johnson MSP’s Members Bill on the use