Independent voice a must for commissioner Anne Longfield

Laura McCardle
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

The next children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield must stand up to the government if she is to champion the rights of children and young people and allay concerns over the role's independence.

Anne Longfield said some schools are abandoning their responsibility to give children a decent education. Picture: Alex Deverill
Anne Longfield said some schools are abandoning their responsibility to give children a decent education. Picture: Alex Deverill

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