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Rights Respecting Schools

UNICEF UK works with schools across the United Kingdom to transform education through children’s rights, giving young people the best possible chance to grow up empowered, inspired and ready to make a difference in the world.


The Rights Respecting Schools Award does this by placing children’s rights at the heart of school policy and practice, enabling leaders and teachers to strengthen pupil’s sense of belonging and voice, and to create an environment for great learning.

What is a Rights Respecting School?
A Rights Respecting School places the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) at the centre of its values and daily life. This supports children’s wellbeing and helps every child reach their full potential.

In April 2025, we achieved the Silver Award, showing that our pupils and community are aware of children’s rights. We are now working towards the Gold Award in 2026.

Why do children learn about their rights?
Being a Rights Respecting School positively supports children’s social and emotional development in four key areas:

  • Wellbeing
  • Relationships
  • Participation
  • Self-esteem

It allows children to:
  • Feel healthier and happier
  • Feel safe and cared for
  • Build stronger relationships with others
  • Take their education seriously
  • Develop confidence and self-worth
  • Become active members of the school and wider community

How can parents and carers support learning at home?
You can support your child by:
  • Asking what they have learned about children’s rights
  • Talking about real-life examples where rights are respected or not respected
  • Taking part in the weekly ‘Article of the Week’ discussions on the home learning blog
  • Using rights-respecting language in everyday conversations

What do the children at Montpelier say about being a Rights Respecting School?
“I think it is important to be a Rights Respecting school so that everyone is in a safe environment. Children our age should have their rights met and we must know about them to ensure we are all treated equally.” – Pupils R and M, Year 6
“I think it is important to be a Rights Respecting school so that everyone is in a safe environment. Children our age should have their rights met and we must know about them to ensure we are all treated equally.” – Rosie and Miller Year 6. – Pupil K in Year 4 and pupil L in Year 6.

“(Article 4 – Making Rights Real) Rights need to be real to keep children safe. We need to make sure adults help children put rights in place.” Pupil I, Year 4, pupil I, Year 3 and pupil N, Year 3)

“This article (Article 6 – Life, Survival and Development) is important because it ensures that people can learn and develop without having to pay a price for it.” – Pupils A and O, Year 3