Welcome to Our Rights Respecting School: What It Means for Your Child

We are proud to be part of UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Programme– an initiative that puts children’s rights at the heart of everything we do. This approach helps create a safe, inspiring, and respectful environment where every child can thrive.

What is a Rights Respecting School?

A Rights Respecting School is one that teaches children about their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). These rights are based on what children need to survive, grow, and live with dignity – such as the right to be heard, to learn, to be healthy, and to be safe.

Through this programme, your child is not only learning about their own rights, but also learning to respect the rights of others – building a culture of mutual respect and understanding throughout our school community.

Why It Matters

Children in Rights Respecting Schools tend to:

  • Feel safe and supported

  • Have a better understanding of the world

  • Become more confident and engaged learners

  • Show respect for others, leading to improved relationships and behaviour

This isn’t just something we “teach” – it’s part of our school culture. From the classroom to the playground, rights are embedded into everyday life and language.

Your Role as a Parent

You are a key partner in this journey. By talking about rights at home and encouraging respectful behaviour, you help reinforce the values your child is learning at school. We’ll keep you informed and involved, and you’re always welcome to ask questions or get more information about our progress as a Rights Respecting School.

Thank you for supporting us in creating a school where every child’s rights are known, respected, and upheld – every day.

Having achieved both the Bronze & Silver ribbons, we are now working on the Gold & final award.

We have committed to informing parents, guardians and carers about our Rights journey. We have done this through publishing termly

newsletters about our Student Council work. See here both our November & March editions.