Children’s Commissioner Emphasises Importance Of Families

The debate over government attitudes to children’s education grows, as MPs and campaigners highlight RSE concerns and the importance of family

Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza talks to children at Harris Westminster Sixth Form in London on Sept. 14, 2023 Aaron Chown/PA Wire

The children’s commissioner for England has called for people to, “be more vocal about the importance of families.”

Dame Rachel de Souza stressed the significance of families during an address on Wednesday at the Catholic Union’s annual Craigmyle Lecture. She emphasised that families are a powerful and transformative institution for children, even more so than schools.