Children’s Commissioner praises service offering “second chance at education”
Children's Commissioner Nicola Killean spent time listening to young people share their experiences about using The Cottage, in Falkirk, because they can't go to school.
Statement: Children’s Commissioner responds to UK Government scrapping two-child benefit cap
We’re pleased that the UK Government has finally committed to end the discriminatory two-child benefit cap.
Commissioner celebrates the power of listening on World Children’s Day with thousands at assembly
Thousands of children have celebrated World Children’s Day at a special online assembly.
European Convention on Human Rights turns 75
It's the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights today - we look back at cases that have positively impacted children's rights.
Children can shake up education in the Shoogle Lab with our new activities
We’re going to shake up education in our Shoogle Lab – and we need children to take part in fun, play-based activities to shape our work.
Come to our assembly on World Children’s Day – where YOUR opinion matters!
Nicola Killean, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, is hosting an exciting online assembly to celebrate World Children’s Day, focusing on the right to be listened to.
UNCRC incorporation, new legal powers, meaningful participation: Our Annual Report covers a special year for children’s rights
Today we publish our Annual Report, covering the period from 1 April, 2024, until 31 March, 2025, and Commissioner Nicola Killean’s first full year in the role.
Statement: Commissioner’s response to report on care at Melville Unit
Children's Commissioner responds after a new report by the Mental Welfare Commission into the care of children at Melville Unit highlights potential rights breaches.
Statement: We note youth football concessions but there is more to be done
The Commissioner's office responds to concessions made by the SFA and the SPFL at the Scottish Parliament's Health, Social Care and Sport Committee regarding the treatment of youth footballers.
Commissioner to give evidence on restraint bill to Scottish Parliament
Commissioner Nicola Killean will reiterate her support of the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill at the Scottish Parliament today.
MSP Briefing: SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee Debate
This is the office's briefing to the debate held on 18 September 2025.
Young Advisor Saif heads to Romania on key children’s rights work
Young Advisor Saif is working with other young people at the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children's 2025 conference in Bucharest, looking at the importance of the right to physical health.