{"id":1247,"date":"2026-02-01T13:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/?page_id=1247"},"modified":"2026-04-07T20:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:40:11","slug":"our-rights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/our-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"742\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1459\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/achievements\/silver-logo-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/02\/25162521\/Silver-logo-edited.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"897,1020\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Silver-logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/02\/25162521\/Silver-logo-edited-264x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/02\/25162521\/Silver-logo-edited.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1459\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/02\/25162521\/Silver-logo-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"679\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/02\/25162521\/Silver-logo-edited.jpg 897w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/02\/25162521\/Silver-logo-edited-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/02\/25162521\/Silver-logo-edited-768x873.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"742\">At Bowmore Primary, we learn about our rights and use them every day. Rights help us feel safe, respected and ready to learn.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"954\">We know that everyone has rights and that we must respect the rights of others too. We talk about fairness, kindness and inclusion, and we work together to make our school a happy and safe place for everyone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1051\">We share our ideas, help make decisions and take action to improve our school and community. \ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1051\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1269\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/our-policies-and-key-documents\/rights\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/01\/30120012\/rights.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"194,259\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"rights\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/01\/30120012\/rights.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/01\/30120012\/rights.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1269\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/01\/30120012\/rights.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"336\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1lyjvsm\" data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"402\">What Are Rights?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"603\">Children\u2019s rights are based on the <strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"502\">United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)<\/strong>. These rights ensure that all children are safe, healthy, respected and able to learn and achieve.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"731\">In our school, we help children understand their rights and how these link to their everyday experiences in school and beyond.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jzu370\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"755\">Rights in Action<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1660\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/supporting-all-learners\/img_4129\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07195940\/IMG_4129.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"859,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 16&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1774869042&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2200000286119&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_4129\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07195940\/IMG_4129-205x300.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07195940\/IMG_4129-698x1024.jpeg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1660\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07195940\/IMG_4129.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07195940\/IMG_4129.jpeg 859w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07195940\/IMG_4129-205x300.jpeg 205w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07195940\/IMG_4129-698x1024.jpeg 698w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07195940\/IMG_4129-768x1127.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"856\">Children at Bowmore don\u2019t just learn about their rights\u2014they live them. Across the school, children:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"1077\">\n<li data-section-id=\"rbpqi9\" data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"901\">Help to create and review class charters<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u0xc6g\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"971\">Take part in pupil changemaker groups<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"t0bbbr\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1013\">Lead and organise events and projects<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ut6au3\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1077\">Share their views and influence decisions about school life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1177\">We encourage children to use the language of rights to talk about fairness, inclusion and respect.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4uh58f\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1201\">Our School Ethos<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1242\">Our approach is rooted in the values of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1300\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12srxda\" data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1254\">Respect<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hlmrxq\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1268\">Inclusion<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p3ejms\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1287\">Responsibility<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kwtaff\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1300\">Kindness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1406\">These values help create a positive, nurturing environment where everyone feels safe and ready to learn.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1a62v7w\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1435\">Learning About Rights<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1472\">Children learn about rights through:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1668\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12n2siu\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1510\">Classroom learning and discussion<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"quhb38\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1549\">Assemblies and whole-school events<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ipe17\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1603\">Interdisciplinary learning and real-life contexts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nhzwe3\" data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1668\">Links to global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1811\">We support children to understand that with rights come responsibilities, and we encourage them to take action to make a positive difference.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1811\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1672\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/our-rights\/screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21-38-45\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203927\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21.38.45.png\" data-orig-size=\"1260,927\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-04-07 at 21.38.45\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203927\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21.38.45-300x221.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203927\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21.38.45-1024x753.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1672\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203927\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21.38.45.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203927\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21.38.45.png 1260w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203927\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21.38.45-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203927\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21.38.45-1024x753.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203927\/Screenshot-2026-04-07-at-21.38.45-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kyxgia\" data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1845\">Pupil Voice and Leadership<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"2019\">Pupil voice is central to our school. Children are encouraged to share their ideas, take leadership roles and be active participants in improving our school and community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2139\">Our pupil groups play a key role in leading change, raising awareness and supporting others both locally and globally.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"w8jqr8\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2186\">Working with Families and the Community<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2395\">We work closely with families and the wider community to promote children\u2019s rights. Through events, projects and partnerships, we aim to build a shared understanding of rights and how we can all respect them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2395\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1669\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/our-rights\/parent-help-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203413\/parent-help-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"891,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"parent help\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203413\/parent-help-1-212x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203413\/parent-help-1-724x1024.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1669\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203413\/parent-help-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"891\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203413\/parent-help-1.jpg 891w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203413\/parent-help-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203413\/parent-help-1-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/04\/07203413\/parent-help-1-768x1086.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13jhsj2\" data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"89\">\u2b50 ABCDE of Rights<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"180\"><strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"123\">A \u2013 All children (Universal)<\/strong><br data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"126\" \/>Rights belong to every child, everywhere in the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"215\">B \u2013 Born with them (Inherent)<\/strong><br data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\" \/>You have your rights from the moment you are born.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"357\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"312\">C \u2013 Cannot be taken away (Inalienable)<\/strong><br data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"315\" \/>No one can take your rights away from you.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"462\"><strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"407\">D \u2013 Do not have to be earned (Unconditional)<\/strong><br data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"410\" \/>Rights are not rewards\u2014you have them no matter what.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"578\"><strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"503\">E \u2013 Equally important (Indivisible)<\/strong><br data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\" \/>All rights matter and are connected\u2014none are more important than others.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1kniisf\" data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"613\"><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1051\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Bowmore Primary, we learn about our rights and use them every day. Rights help us feel safe, respected and ready to learn. We know that everyone has rights and that we must respect the rights of others too. 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