1. Rights Respecting Schools Award – 8th March 2017 Every child matters

2. What are the rights?
There are 54 articles (rights) in the convention. Article 1 Everyone under 18 years of age has all the rights in this Convention. Article 42 Governments should make the convention known to children and adults.

3. Article 12 – focus on 8th March
Children have the right to say what they think should happen, when adults are making decisions that affect them, and to have their opinions taken into account.

4. The rights to liberty of opinion, expression and association of the children
Children have the right, as do the adults, to have an opinion, to express it and to meet in order to share their point of view.
Liberty of opinion
Children have the right to have an opinion different from their parents. While taking into account their age, as well as their degree of maturity and discernment, children have the right to have their opinion considered. States, communities and parents have the duty to listen to the children and to consider their opinions when the decisions concern them.

5. Liberty of expression
Every child has the right to express freely their opinion on all the questions which concern his/her life. So a child should not be the victim of the pressure of an adult, who would try to force him/her in order to influence them in their opinion or who would prevent them from expressing themselves freely.
The freedom of expression for the children also involves their right to be informed. It is the right of the children to know what happens and to access information which interests them. Then children can comprehend current problems, inquire and build up their own opinion on topical subjects.

6. Article 19
Governments should ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence, abuse and neglect by their parents or anyone else who looks after them.

7. Article 24
Children have the right to the best possible health, and to clean water, nutritious food and a clean environment so that they will stay healthy. Rich countries should help poorer countries achieve this.

8. Article 28
Children have a right to an education. Discipline in schools should respect children’s human dignity. Primary education should be free. Wealthy countries should help poorer countries achieve this.

9. Article 31
All children have a right to relax and play, and to join a wide range of activities.

10. Unicef – The Rights
These rights describe what a child needs to survive, grow, and live up to their potential in the world. They apply equally to every child, no matter who they are or where they come from. All children have rights, even those affected by conflict or emergencies.

11. We will begin our journey towards becoming a Rights Respecting School
The Rights at Tregolls
We will begin our journey towards becoming a Rights Respecting School

12. What is a Rights Respecting School?
A Rights Respecting School puts the CRC (Convention on the Rights of the Child) at the heart of a school’s culture and ethos to improve well-being and develop every child’s talents and abilities to their fullest potential

13. Link with our new values
Respect Honesty Kindness & Compassion Equality Fairness Generosity Integrity Courage Determination Politeness Loyalty
Friendship Commitment Empathy Acceptance Co-operation Hope Excellence Responsibility Patience Love Trust

14. Why do you need to know?
All children have these rights and we have to respect them. There are no conditions attached to them. They cannot be taken away. Children are the “rights holders” and adults are the “duty bearers”. The language we use around children is very important – we have to model the right language.

15. What next? Action Plan School Improvement Plan
Regular Steering Group meetings
Assemblies
Lessons
Displays
School website
Regular monitoring
Global links – charities
Inform parents
Behaviour plan / Class Charters