WHAT IS THE RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOL AWARD?

The UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) is based on principles of equality, dignity, respect, non-discrimination, and participation. The RRSA seeks to put the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of a school’s ethos and culture to improve well-being and develop every child’s talents and abilities to their full potential.

“We believe in treating everybody with respect and dignity because we acknowledge everyone's given value and unique identity.”

A rights-respecting school is a community where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted. Young people and the school community learn about children’s rights by putting them into practice every day.

Queen Elizabeth II Primary School is currently working towards the 'Bronze' Rights Respecting Schools Award.