Not enough evidence to show social media ban will protect children’s rights, says Commissioner
A social media ban for under-16s would not currently be a proportionate, effective, or enforceable way to protect children’s rights, according to the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland.
Third Shoogle Lab held: Children and Commissioner focus on additional support needs in education
Young people aged 14 to 17 worked with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner and education leaders at our third Shoogle Lab event yesterday. The teenagers shared their views on what was needed to make the education system better for children with additional support needs.
Children join Commissioner’s online assembly on discrimination
Thousands of children from all over Scotland joined the Children and Young People’s Commissioner at a special assembly to learn more about the right not to be discriminated against.
Football legend Rose and young players unite to tackle discrimination in new film
World Cup winner Rose Reilly and a squad of girl footballers have teamed up to share their experiences of discrimination. They have made a film with the Children and Young People’s Commissioner to inspire other children when it’s screened at a national assembly next week (Friday 24 April).
Feedback and accountability are the focus in Commissioner’s second Shoogle Lab
Children's Commissioner hosts the second Shoogle Lab event with Young Advisors, Professor Laura Lundy, and education leaders.
Statement: Children’s Commissioner celebrates Restraint and Seclusion Bill passing
Nicola Killean welcomes new legislation to protect children's rights...but warns more needs to be done.
Children from Forces families denied full right to education, says new report
Charity Forces Children Scotland produces a report for the Children's Commissioner about Forces children's experiences of education, and makes recommendations.
Children’s Commissioner on child poverty: “Progress has been made but it’s too slow.”
Commissioner urges for more action on child poverty, after Scottish Government published its Child Poverty Delivery Plan.
Join our assembly to make children’s rights your goal!
Children's Commissioner Nicola Killean hosts an online assembly, focusing on right not to be discriminated against. Join child human rights defenders and a World Cup winner!
Statement: Commissioner responds to report on care at Skye House
Commissioner Nicola Killean's response to a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into care of children.
Safer Internet Day 2026: AI brings opportunities but rights protections are crucial
It's Safer Internet Day 2026 and this year's theme is "Smart tech, safe choices - exploring the safe and responsible use of AI." Commissioner Nicola Killean supports the campaign and reflects on the rights engaged...
International Day of Education highlights need to put children at the heart of reform
It’s International Day of Education tomorrow, celebrating the importance of education as a human right to tackle poverty, promote peace, and to develop skills. This year’s theme – the power of youth in co-creating education – is a fundamental basis of our work.