Children's commissioner encourages Gateshead students to share views for survey

Students across the region are being encouraged to share their views as part of "The Big Ask". Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Children and young people from across the North East are being asked to take part in a national survey to highlight their hopes and fears for the future.

The findings from 'The Big Ask' will eventually be handed to the Prime Minister, to put young people's concerns at the forefront of the post-pandemic recovery.

The Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza is behind the questionnaire which she launched along with footballer Marcus Rashford.

Dame de Souza wants young people's concerns to be prioritised in the post-pandemic recovery. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

Today (27 May) Dame de Souza visited Cardinal Hume Catholic School in Gateshead to encourage students to share their thoughts. The main themes arising include children's mental health.