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Ambitious for Children
- 1. Ambitious for children Children’s Commissioner for England five year commitments
- 2. Understanding and celebrating childhood Children should be seen, heard and better understood. We will celebrate their contribution to society and lead a national debate about childhood informed by their views and experiences. “ ” In a survey of over 700 children almost half said the most important aspect of childhood was having someone to care for them
- 3. Around 70,000 children are in care of local authorities across England – 75% of whom live with foster parents Being ambitious for every child in care Children in care should always be looked after in high quality placements and have a greater say in their care planning. We want to secure a seismic shift in ambition for children in care which puts the voice of children, continuing and constant relationships and recovery at its heart. “ ”
- 4. One in six children are exposed to violence in the home See a major reduction in children being harmed Preventing and protecting children from harm must be a priority for all. We want to see a new alignment of services and professionals including the police, health, schools and local authorities to protect and care for vulnerable children. “ ”
- 5. 2.7 million children live in poverty in England Changing the odds Children in England grow up in a society that is deeply unequal. We are committed to reducing inequality by improving the odds for the most disadvantaged groups. We want to improve the outcomes of all children and in particular: those who are raised in poverty; who are disabled; who have a mental health condition; or who are in the youth justice system. “ ”
- 6. Children account for around 25% of the population in England and 100% of the future See a Government that helps children flourish We know children’s views are often overlooked when making policy. So we want to see a stocktake of investment in and a commitment to children across all government departments. We will make sure that children’s best interests are considered in policy making that affects them. “ ”