Takeover Day is a national event led by the Children's Commissioner for England. It offers children and young people the chance to work with adults and get involved in decision-making.
In 2009 around 30,000 children and young people worked with a range of organisations, including businesses, schools, police and fire services, newspapers, banks, TV and radio stations, charities, local councils, MPs, hospitals, charities and government departments.[1][2] For 2010 the Commissioner has raised the target to 40,000 participants.[3] Friday 12 November 2010 will be the fourth in a series of annual Takeover Days.