Here at the Federation of Abbey Schools, we place an emphasis on our children learning about
the rights young people have all over the world. We are proud that all children and staff see the
importance of children’s rights and understand they are central to making our school a
wonderful place to learn and grow. We are proud to have achieved the Rights Respecting School
Award at Level 1 and are now continuing our journey towards achieving the Level 2 award.
What is a Rights Respecting School?
A Rights Respecting School teaches children and young people that they have rights under the
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. From this starting point they also learn
how to respect others rights in all relationships in the community.
The ethos created demonstrates to children the inclusiveness of a rights respecting school and
paves the way to participation in the life of the community. This in turn helps them to learn how
to formulate, express and listen to opinions.
A rights respecting school promotes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
as the basis for enhancing teaching, learning, ethos, attitudes and behaviour. Therefore, we
place the Convention at the centre of our curriculum.
You will see Robbie around school
Our Playground Charter
on displays that link to articles in
the Convention.
Our
School Charter
Article 12: We have the right to say what we think should happen and be listened to.
Article 28: We have the right to learn and go to school.
Article 6: We have the right to be healthy.
Article 19: We have the right not to be harmed but looked after and kept safe.
Article 29: We have the right to be the best we can be.
Article 31: We have the right to relax and play.