We are proud to be a Gold: 

‘Rights Respecting School’

We are thrilled to share with you our exciting news that we are now officially a ‘Gold: Rights Respecting School’- the highest level of the Rights Respecting School Award. We are now only one of three schools in Lancashire to hold this award. This is granted by UNICEF UK to schools who have fully embedded children’s rights throughout school in its policies, practice and ethos. We were assessed at the end of February by a professional advisor who examined our right’s respecting learning including the impact made through embedding children’s rights into school life. We are so proud of this achievement and it is a true accolade to the hard work taken place. A huge thank you to Mrs Cooper for leading on this, all our staff who have worked tirelessly to embed these rights into everyday practice but most importantly, to our pupils including the past pupils who attended on the day to share the impact this learning has had on them.

Read our report: RRS Report – Gold Accreditation

What is a Rights Respecting School?

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. This animation shows how they protect us in our day-to-day lives and why they are so important.

You can also listen to this song to find our about your rights.

Rights Respecting in Action!

Have a look at our rights work in action:

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Every September we are given a book…

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Every September the children are given a book/text/story as a way of remembering their rights and bring them to the forefront of our learning. The children do a wide variety of activities including artwork, music, drama and poety. Everything is brought together in the creation of a class charter and display for all to see.

Watch this space…

There is more to come. In spring two we will be given another book and taking part in ‘Blue Day’. This will link to our work on the Refugee Crisis Foundation.

Policies and Documents

Information for Parents

How can parents/carers support what children are learning about rights at school?

* Take the time to ask your child what he/she has learned recently regarding children’s rights.

* Discuss the ideas learned in class and try to think of examples from your own experiences, or from the media, of rights being respected or denied.

* Discuss how your child or your family can promote respect for rights or help those whose rights have been violated.

* Ask your child’s opinion on children’s rights.

Some typical ways of using Rights Respecting language at home

* You have the right to play but you must respect the family’s right to a tidy house and must tidy up your toys afterwards.

* You have the right to watch the TV but your right to be fed is more important right now and you need to turn the TV off.

* You have the right to an opinion and I will listen but you need to respect my right to express an opinion as well.

* You have the right to be healthy and my job is to make you healthy by giving you healthy foods.

* You have the right to a clean world to live in and so does everyone else. Therefore, you need to respect that right and put your rubbish in the bin.