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A big ambition for children

2 mins read Guest Blog
Today I am launching a new campaign ahead of the next general election called the Big Ambition because I want to hear directly from children and young people about what they want to see from politicians about the issues they care about.
Dame Rachel de Souza is children's commissioner for England. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England
Dame Rachel de Souza is children's commissioner for England. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

Every day I speak to children and young people who have bright ideas, high hopes for their future, and who care deeply about their peers. They also tell me they want decision makers to listen to what they think about the issues that directly impact them. 

I want to listen, and then I will share their views and opinions with policymakers and politicians across Whitehall, so they think about children’s needs when they make decisions. 

The Big Ambition survey will be asking what young people enjoy about their schools, communities, family life and the wider world. It will also be asking what they want for the future, their hopes, dreams and aspirations.   

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