We are aiming to be a Silver Rights Respecting School. This is what our committee said they think a Rights Respecting School should look like …

‘A rights respecting school should look like… a school that doesn’t discriminate people because of their religion and colour of their skin. Pupils should listen to each other and adults have to listen to the children, as well as this, they should have access to clean water and good food and they should have clean toilets and a good place to work.’

‘I think a rights respecting school looks like a school where pupils are not discriminated because of their differences such as skin colour, religion and family backgrounds. In a rights respecting school learning takes place in an environment of respect. In such schools, everyone feels safe and everyone is included. In rights respecting school, pupils with a disability also get an equal chance to take part. In such schools everyone is able to access information. Children play freely and feel the warm atmosphere where they can share their thoughts and feelings.’

‘The main qualities of a rights respecting school are no discrimination because of colour or religion. Someone to talk to when in need. Ability to share your opinion. Access to education. No bullying or harming pupils. Respect for disabilities.’

‘A rights respecting school should have access to clean water and food. It should have anti-racism and discrimination free. All students must be protected from violence.’

‘I think a rights respecting school should never judge people on what they feel and look like.’

‘In a rights respecting school everyone should be happy safe and treated equally and you should be treat people the way you want to be treated and you should be included.’