Maggie Atkinson
Maggie Atkinson | |
|---|---|
Atkinson in 2013 | |
| Children's Commissioner for England | |
| In office 2010–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Aynsley-Green |
| Succeeded by | Anne Longfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1956 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England |
| Education | Newnham College, Cambridge University of Sheffield Keele University |
| Known for | former Children's Commissioner for England |
Margaret Elizabeth Atkinson (born 16 September 1956) is an English educator and the former Children's Commissioner for England. After a career in teaching, she moved into public service administration, initially in education, but later in Children Services. Her appointment and tenure as Children's Commissioner was notable for a series of controversies.