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WE ARE A RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOL
Dormers Wells School is a Right Respecting School we follow the UN Conventions Rights for children where we teach children about rights, through rights and for rights. We believe children who have understanding of their rights also understand how others and how they should be treated. Also, we aim to create a safe environment and atmosphere for our children. Rights Respecting gives children a voice to express themselves and challenge any injustices. They feel empowered to access information and make informed decisions about their learning, health and wellbeing. As a school, we want to equip our children to advocate for rights where they can promote equality, fairness and safety.
What is Rights Respecting?
In 1989, governments collectively made a promise to every child to protect and fulfil their rights, by adopting an international legal framework known as the ‘The United Nations Convention on The Rights of a Child’ giving children a total of 42 rights.
The convention has inspired governments to make amendments to their laws and policies and make investment so that more children get the health, care and nutrition they need. Furthermore, stronger safeguarding procedures have been implemented to protect children from violence and exploitation. It has also given children a chance to have a voice and participate actively.
The ABDE of Children’s Rights
Classroom Charters
Across the school, children have created classroom charters which promote Rights Respecting Article and gives the children a responsibility towards themselves and their peers.
Subjects | Articles |
Maths | Article 29 – Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. |
English | Article 13- Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is in the law. |
Reading | Article 13- Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is in the law. Article 17 – Every child has the right to reliable information from a variety of sources. |
Computing | Article 13- Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is in the law. Article 16 – Every child has the right to privacy. A child’s private, home and family life must be protected. |
Art | Article 29 – Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. Article 31 – Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural activities. |
D.T | Article 29 – Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. Article 31 – Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural activities. |
Spanish | Article 30 – Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, whether or not these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live |
History | Article 2 – The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background. Article 27 – Every child has the right to a standard of living that is good enough to meet their physical and social needs and support their development. Article 32 – Governments must protect children from economic exploitation and work that is dangerous or might harm their health, development or education |
Geography | Article 28 – Every child has the right to an education. Primary education must be free and different forms of secondary education must be available to every child. Discipline in schools must respect children’s dignity and their rights. Article 29 – Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. |
P.E | Article 15 – Every child has the right to meet with other children and to join groups and organisations Article 27 – Every child has the right to a standard of living that is good enough to meet their physical and social needs and support their development. Article 31 – Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural activities. |
R.E | Article 2 – The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background. Article 14 – Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights |
PSHE | Article 3 – The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children. Article 12 – Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. |
Music | Article 29 – Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. Article 4 Governments must do all they can to make sure every child can enjoy their rights. |
Science | Article 24 – Every child has the right to the best possible health. Children have the right to get education on health and well-being so that they can stay healthy. Article 27 – Every child has the right to a standard of living that is good enough to meet their physical and social needs and support their development |