Message from the Children's Commissioner:

You may have seen that I recently launched The Big Ambition, a new campaign to hear directly from children, young people, and parents across the country about what they need to make their lives better.  

 

I want to thank all the schools that have already participated and to the thousands of children that have had their say. I am keen to build momentum on this and so would appreciate it if you could encourage your school to take part in The Big Ambition, if you have not done so already. 

 

As we approach the General Election, now is a crucial moment to take children and young people’s voices to policymakers, Government, and decision makers, to make sure they are heard.  

 

That is why I want to hear from every child and young person in England about their schools, communities, family life, and the wider world. I will also be asking what they want for their future, their hopes, dreams, and aspirations.  

 

This survey is for all children and young people aged 6-18 and for parents/carers who can complete the survey on behalf of children aged 0-5. This will ensure we hear from early years settings. Adults can also assist children who are unable to complete the survey independently.  

 

The survey can be completed here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigambition 

 

Schools play a critical role in ensuring I can hear from as many children and young people as possible. Please see The Big Ambition webpage, where you will find lesson slides and additional resources, such as accessible versions of the survey, as well as responses to frequently asked questions. To further assist you, my team have hosted a series of webinars explaining how to facilitate The Big Ambition survey in a lesson, you can download the recording of one of these webinars here.  

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