Children and young people say that freedom, friendship and active outdoor fun are the vital elements of play in a report published today by the Children’s Commissioner for England and Play England. The report, ‘Fun and Freedom’, examines how local authorities have sought children and young people’s views about play.

11 MILLION and the National Youth Agency are delighted to announce the second 11 MILLION Takeover Day on 7 November 2008.

Speaking after the ruling by Lord Justice Buxton in the case today, R(C) v the Secretary of State for Justice, Sir Al Aynsley-Green, Children’s Commissioner for England made a statement. Download the Children's Commissioner's full statement.