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.
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.
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
Children across Scotland have told us that education is one of their top priorities and we asked Professor Lundy — a leading global expert on children’s participation — to set out the compelling legal, moral and practical reasons why children must be listened to in every part of their education.
We commissioned research with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) and Young Scot to assess what improvements had been made since the Youth Commission on Mental Health Services made over 100 recommendations in 2019. Putting this work back into the spotlight, it found that there has been limited progress over the last five years and limited transparency. The Commissioner called for the Scottish Government to be clearer and more accountable on what recommendations it has progressed in the years since.
A Review of Sources Reflecting Children’s Voices and Experiences June 2025
We’ve launched this Good Practice resource to highlight the impact of e-Sgoil, a national online teaching service that supports children and young people in different ways. Whether it’s live study support sessions after school, specialist teacher input, or full-time learning for those who can’t attend school in person—e-Sgoil helps children keep learning in ways that suit them.
These seven short videos are the children and young people’s friendly version of our report, “This is our lives, it matters a lot.” They share what children and young people across Scotland told the Commissioner about their current experiences of education – and what needs to change. The videos highlight urgent recommendations to put children’s rights at the heart of the education system, including better support for those with additional needs, fairer access to subject choices, and a national online learning offer.
This report shares what children and young people across Scotland told the Commissioner about their current experiences of education – and what needs to change. It sets out urgent recommendations to put children’s rights at the heart of the education system, including better support for those with additional needs, fairer access to subject choices, and a national online learning offer.
The follow on report builds upon our initial investigation into secure accomodation by further examining the experiences of children in secure care and assessing the progress made in addressing the identified issues.
You need to load content from reCAPTCHA to submit the form. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.
More Information