In #TheBigAmbition children wanted sport to be more accessible & for all children to have equal opportunities to take part: “Fund sports and activities for all children of all ages because it’s not fair for the kids whose parents can’t afford the sports.” – Boy, 11 (3/4)

Children told #TheBigAmbition they want more, high-quality activities, support and opportunities outside of school in their local area. I want to see national mapping of youth work provision to allow us to find cold spots.

LOVED hearing children's laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce talk about the possibility of an 'aftermath' for our young people. Aftermath is the growth after a field is burned -- a message about second chances here at Children's Commissioner for England session about #thebigambition

This week I shared my report outlining practical steps to prevent children going missing in the education system & help those who have fallen through the cracks. In #TheBigAmbition I heard from children & parents how the system needs to improve: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/child… #100Voices

"I’m struggling to form sentences. I didn’t know any letters at first. I have never been to school in my life, so this is a steep learning curve." – Boy, no age given, #TheBigAmbition Read my new analysis on children missing education: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/resource/child… #100Voices

In #TheBigAmbition, children were very conscious that physical & mental health lay the foundation for overall wellbeing & set them up for future success. My Ambassadors, Ben, Maya & Evie share what they think the Government should focus on to support children's health. #100Voices

Children's Commissioner for England Children's Commissioner for England how many PANS PANDAS UK responses were noted #thebigambition? my little girl was diagnosed by an NHS psychiatrist with immune mediated neuropsy + referred to immunology- who tried to refer back to cahms. #hotpotato We are watching and waiting for acknowledgement.

It is shocking to see so many children waiting long periods after being referred to mental health services. In #TheBigAmbition one Girl, 16 told me: "Currently I am out of school and have been waiting for emergency mental health services for six months." #100Voices

Children are aware of the impact their mental wellbeing has on their wider lives, in #TheBigAmbition they told me "the Government need to deal with the appalling mental health crisis in the UK" & earlier interventions are needed to prevent them reaching crisis point. #100Voices

In #TheBigAmbition children told me they need environments where they grow up feeling happy, safe and supported, and can swiftly access the mental health support they need, when they need it. My Youth Ambassadors, Aaliya and Rebecca, share their thoughts... #100Voices

In #TheBigAmbition young people told me they want the Government to focus on making education accessible for all children. Many emphasised the need for schools to offer supportive environments with additional help when and where they need it. #100Voices

Great to chair Greater Manchester Local Attendance Action Alliance in Wigan today. Everyone in GM is committed to improve school attendance by supporting children to thrive this year. Children tell us that starting the year right really matters to them #TheBigAmbition

In #TheBigAmbition children told me they want an education system that is as ambitious for them as they are for themselves. My Ambassadors share what they want the Government to do to improve children's education, including enhancing the support and careers offer... #100voices

This week is back to school week & there is much to look forward to. In #TheBigAmbition, children told me they value school & their teachers & they want all children to have the same opportunities. #100Voices Here are resources to support the return: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/back-into-scho…

In #TheBigAmbition, children shared with me the need for a holistic approach to wellbeing: “[The Government] should give us more support with our mental health and wellbeing as...there is not enough help for students or their families to support them.” – Girl, 15 #100Voices

The physical and mental health of our children and young people is of paramount importance. In #TheBigAmbition children shared with me that they want more support with their wellbeing: “The Government should help more on wellbeing and wellness.” – Girl, 11 #100Voices

This week I published new analysis into the strip searching of children by police. One boy, 15, living in a secure setting shared thoughts in #TheBigAmbition: “Actually listen to us. Social services, youth offending teams & police have impacted my life negatively...” #100Voices

Well done to everyone getting their results today, in #TheBigAmbition, children shared with me how important school is to their lives: "I think school is a great place for us to go everyday and we learn new things, which I will forever be grateful for." – Girl, 14 #100Voices

In #TheBigAmbition, children told me they are ambitious for their futures & want more support: "there should be more in school about futures. Careers & universities...I don’t know what will happen when I go to a uni & I still am not sure what I want to be." – Boy, 14 #100Voices

My Ambassador, Maximillian, shares a #TheBigAmbition quote for my #100Voices campaign: "The government should listen to children's ideas more & children shouldn't have to pass their idea to an adult to make it happen. Children should be able to change the world too” - Girl, 11