Maggie Atkinson

English educator and civil servant

Maggie Atkinson - English educator and civil servant
Born

September 16th, 1956
69 years ago

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as the Children's Commissioner for England from 2008 to 2015. Worked as a teacher and held various leadership roles in education. Contributed to initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and rights of children. Advocated for educational reforms and policies benefiting young people.

Served as Children's Commissioner for England

Advocated for children's rights and welfare

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