Reflecting on the Festival of Childhood

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Reflecting on the Festival of Childhood
Published May 15, 2026

Last Friday, I hosted my second Our Future, Our Voice: Festival of Childhood in collaboration with the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. The event built on my inaugural Festival of Childhood, continuing my mission to make sure children’s voices are heard at the highest level of decision making. As Children’s Commissioner, my priority is to […]

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