UNCRC

Riverside School & the UNCRC

Welcome to our UNCRC page!

At Riverside School, we are committed to ensuring that every child and young person’s rights are respected, understood, and promoted. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a global agreement that sets out the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children.

What is the UNCRC?

The UNCRC was adopted by the United Nations in 1989 and outlines 42 rights that every child should have, including:

• The right to education

• The right to protection from harm

• The right to play, leisure, and culture

• The right to express opinions and be heard

It provides a framework to ensure children’s voices are valued and their needs are met.

How Riverside School Supports Children’s Rights

At Riverside, we embed the UNCRC across school life:

• Inclusive Learning: Every pupil has the opportunity to learn in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.

• Pupil Voice: We encourage children to share their views through assemblies, pupil councils, and regular discussions.

• Equality and Respect: We celebrate diversity and ensure every child is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

• Safeguarding: Staff are trained to protect children from harm and ensure their well-being is at the heart of all decisions.

Pupil Participation

We believe that children should have a say in decisions that affect them. At Riverside School:

• Pupil councils discuss school improvement ideas and initiatives

• Feedback is regularly collected through surveys and class discussions

• Students are supported to understand their rights and how to advocate for themselves

Our Rights Respecting Schools Journey

We are delighted to share that Riverside School has recently been awarded our Bronze Rights Respecting Schools Award. This achievement recognises our strong commitment to children’s rights and the progress we have made so far.

We are now proudly working towards the Silver Award, which will involve:

• Further embedding children’s rights into everyday school life

• Deepening pupils’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities

• Continuing to promote meaningful pupil participation

• Strengthening our partnerships with families and the local community
  
  

Achieving the Silver Award will highlight Riverside as a school that actively champions, protects, and celebrates the rights of every child.