Tam Baillie was the Children and Young People’s Commissioner (Scotland) between May 2009 and May 2017. Prior to that, Tam worked in various roles as a manager and practitioner with children and young people for over 30 years.
With his role as the Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Tam had a duty to promote and safeguard the rights of children and young people in Scotland under the age of 18, or those under 21 if they have ever been in the care of a local authority.
The Commissioner had duties of:
– Raising awareness of rights
– Involving children and young people in our work
– Considering law, policy and practice that concerns rights
– Communicating best practice about rights
Tam’s current activities include:
• Chair the Shetland Public Protection Committee
• Chair of the Western Isles Child Protection Committee
• Vice-Chair of the Child Protection Committees Scotland
• Board member of the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA)
• Chair of the Campaign to End Youth Homelessness in Scotland
• Board member of the International Play Association, Scotland
• Board member of the International Play Association, World
• Board member of Upstart Scotland
• Ambassador for Cyrenians, Edinburgh
• Ambassador for Lickity Spit Children Theatre Company
Tam also works a speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of children’s rights. For bookings or more information, please get in touch.