Children or parents can complete the survey here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigambition. Further resources are available on our website.

 

It is really important that the pupils at Brockley Primary School have participated in The Big Ambition survey and had their say.

 

I want to ensure that the voices of all children in the Chesterfield area are fairly represented in the findings so that I can share their views with the most senior members of the country.

 

I must reiterate that it is vital that all children have their voice heard through this survey because, as Children’s Commissioner for England, I have a statutory duty to protect and promote the views and interests of children. The Big Ambition provides a much-needed opportunity for the children of England to tell political decision makers what is important to them ahead of the General Election. I will be sharing their responses with Government to ensure that children’s voices are heard.

 

Please share the survey and resources with teachers in your school and encourage them to use it in their lessons. Children can complete the survey in assemblies, form times, PSHE or in other lessons this term. The survey can also be done as homework and parents can assist children who cannot complete the survey themselves (children under 5 and children with Special Educational Needs). This is a great opportunity to teach children about politics and why it is important for them to use their voice. Be sure to check out the lesson plans on my website if you want to teach your pupils more about politics before they fill in the survey!

 

Please do get in touch if you have any problems. My team is happy to support with the roll out in any way we can.

 

Yours sincerely,

Dame Rachel De Souza

Children’s Commissioner for England