The Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched The Big Future survey. It’s your chance to have your say on what it’s like to be a child or young person in England today - what you love, what worries you, how you have fun, and the changes you want for a better future.
There are questions about voting, school, your area, online safety, and space for you to tell her what you think is important!
It takes less than 10 minutes to complete the survey.
Completing the survey
How children can answer the survey:
- The survey can be completed on a wide range of devices (tablets, laptops, smartphones, etc).
- It is open to anyone aged 0-18, or an adult on their behalf if they need help to fill it out. See Resources & FAQs for Guide for adults completing The Big Future on behalf of children.
- It takes about 5 minutes to complete the survey. The survey has been designed to be easy to read and accessible for all children, but some children may take longer and need more help.
- The survey is open until 23 October 2026, with findings published in February 2027.
- There are questions about school, your local area, online safety and space for you to tell us what you think is important. Children aged 12 to 18 are asked two extra questions, on voting and any worries about the future.
Take part now:
Survey: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture
Resources & FAQs: childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-future
Socials: #TheBigFuture @childrenscommissioner @ChildrensComm