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.
Together with children’s charities and anti-poverty organisations, the Commissioner has written to the Scottish Parliament calling for stronger scrutiny of progress on ending child poverty.
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
January 2026. We provided MSPs with a briefing ahead of the Stage 1 debate on this bill. Key points: Chapter 1 – Support etc for care experienced people Chapter 2
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
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
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
March 2026 We recognise the need for Part 2 of this Bill to be passed into law. We have detailed below which amendments would expressly address concerns raised by MSPs
We are writing to express our concerns about the amendments to clause 11 of the above bill which will allow a child normally resident in Scotland to be placed at
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.
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