UNICEF UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (UNCRC) - ‘RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOLS’ AT OAK GREEN

Why do we teach what we teach? (Our intent)

The Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) puts children’s rights at the heart of schools in the UK. It is run by the charity UNICEF and uses the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). UNICEF works with schools in the UK to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive.

How do we teach it? (Our implementation)

We were really pleased to have achieved our Rights Respecting Schools Silver award in 2021 – ‘Rights aware’.  Our next step is to work towards becoming accredited with the Gold ‘Rights Respecting’ award. Actions carried out across the school as part of our RRSA work: - Class charters - Regular Rights Respecting assemblies - All staff have been made aware of the UNCRC and this is displayed prominently throughout the school - Implemented Jigsaw PHSE scheme, with direct links to Children’s Rights woven into teaching activities.

What is the difference that this makes? (Our impact) 

Through the RRSA work and the promotion of children’s rights, the children of Oak Green will become individuals who value and respect one another, with an active interest in issues that impact them and other children around the world.