‘The Big Ask’ runs for the next four weeks and will ask children, including those of pre-school age, across England to set out their priorities for improving childhood after the pandemic.
The results of the survey will form the cornerstone of children's commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza's ‘Childhood Commission’ due to be published later this year.
Dame Rachel is referring to the consultation as an ‘ambitious Beveridge-style report’ likening it to the 1940s Government report drafted by William Beveridge which proposed widespread social welfare reforms. It formed the basis of post-war reforms including the creation of the National Health Service and expansion of National Insurance.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
