Dame Rachel de Souza’s job is to hear what children think, and her survey asks some questions to find out what pupils think. The questions cover having fun things to do in the local area, online safety, hopes about the future, and other topics. Two extra questions about voting and worries are shown to children aged 12 and older. School pupils are asked questions about school.
Complete the survey here: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture.
Information:
- Deadline: The survey link will remain live until October half term. The closing date is Friday 23 October 2026 at 23.59.
- How long it takes: Children take about 5 minutes to complete the survey, depending on how quickly they read, and how much they want to write. Some children may take longer and need more help.
- There is a single version for all children: The survey has been designed to be easy to read and accessible for all children, including children with special educational needs and disabilities.
- How to complete the survey: The survey can be completed on a wide range of devices (tablets, laptops, smartphones etc).
- Consent: The survey is voluntary and optional for children. Parents and carers do not need to give consent on behalf of their children, but are welcome to review the questions.
- What will happen next: The Children’s Commissioner’s office will analyse the survey data and report on the findings in 2027. If you would like to receive emails containing information on the survey findings, you can sign up to our email newsletters at https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/ A version of the answers, edited to make sure no one can be identified, will be deposited in an academic data archive for possible future analysis. For more information see the survey’s Data Protection Impact Assessment.
