{"id":567,"date":"2026-03-12T13:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/mossparkprimary\/?page_id=567"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:01:23","slug":"rights-respecting-schools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/mossparkprimary\/staff-and-curriculum\/rights-respecting-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Rights Respecting Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\u00a0Rights Respecting School<\/strong>\u00a0is\u00a0a community where children\u2019s rights are at the heart of everything<\/mark>. Orchestrated by\u00a0UNICEF UK<\/a><\/span>, this programme uses the\u00a0United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)<\/strong> as a guide to create a safe, inspiring environment where children can thrive.<\/p>\n

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As parents, we all want the same thing: for our children to be happy, safe, and treated with dignity. That is why our school has joined the\u00a0UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA)<\/a><\/span>\u2014a journey to put children\u2019s rights at the very heart of everything we do.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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But what does this actually look like on a rainy Tuesday morning? And how does it help your child thrive?<\/div>\n
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What is a Rights Respecting School?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A Rights Respecting School isn\u2019t just about teaching children a list of rules. It\u2019s about creating an environment based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
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Instead of just “learning about” rights, our students “live” them. This creates a culture of mutual respect where every child feels valued, listened to, and empowered to reach their full potential.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The 4 Big Benefits for Your Child\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Research shows that when schools embrace this approach, the impact is profound:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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