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• Article of the Month – June: Focus on Article 6

  June – Article 6 – I have the right to live and grow as a person. Article 6 of the UNCRC (Life, Survival and Development) guarantees that every child has the inherent right to life, requiring schools to ensure children develop to their full potential physically, mentally, and socially. It is one of the four core principles of Rights Respecting Schools, focusing on nurturing well-being and safety. Key Aspects of Article 6 in Schools: Holistic Development: Schools must support children to grow healthily, not just survive. Safe Environments: Promoting emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing to prevent harm. Fundamental Principle: As

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• Article of the Month – May: Focus on Article 12

  May – Article 12 – I have the right to be listened to and taken seriously. Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a core principle in UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA), ensuring that every child has the right to express their views, feelings, and wishes in all matters affecting them. These views must be taken seriously by adults and given due weight based on the child’s age and maturity. Key Aspects of Article 12 in Schools: Meaningful Participation: It moves beyond tokenistic “pupil voice” to ensuring children’s opinions genuinely influence decisions.

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• Article of the Month – April: Focus on Article 5

  April – Article 5 – My family should help me know and use my rights. Article 5 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) focuses on parental guidance and a child’s evolving capacities. It requires schools and governments to respect the rights of parents/carers to provide guidance to their children, ensuring this direction keeps pace with the child’s increasing maturity and ability to make their own decisions. Key aspects of Article 5 within Rights Respecting Schools include: Balancing Guidance and Autonomy: Schools acknowledge that as children grow, their capacity to make informed choices increases, shifting from

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• Article of the Month – March: Focus on Article 30

  Article 30 of the UNCRC protects a child’s right to learn and use the language, customs, and religion of their family, even if these are not shared by the majority in their country. In Rights Respecting Schools, this ensures minority cultures are respected, valued, and celebrated, fostering inclusivity and belonging. Key Aspects of Article 30 in Schools Language & Culture: Children have the right to practice their own culture, language, and religion. Minority Rights: It specifically protects children from minority groups or indigenous backgrounds. Inclusion: Schools often use this article to promote diversity, for instance, during events like Black History

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• Fairview is a GOLD Rights Respecting School

  We are proud to be a GOLD Rights Respecting school. A Gold: Rights Respecting school is the highest level of the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Award, awarded to schools that have fully embedded the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) into their core policies, culture, and daily practice. It signifies that children’s rights are championed, understood, and respected across the entire school community.  Unicef UK +2 Key features of a Gold: Rights Respecting school include: Embedded Rights: Children’s rights are rooted in school life, influencing everything from the curriculum to policies. High Awareness: Pupils and staff have a deep understanding of

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• Toilet Training Workshop

  Toilet Training Workshop – Parent Information We are pleased to let you know that Fairview School will be hosting a toilet training workshop on May13th, 10-12pm. The session will be led by Donna from the Tayside Incontinence Team, who will share practical guidance and advice on the most effective ways to support a young person through their toilet training journey. During the workshop, Donna will talk through helpful strategies, answer any questions you may have, and offer reassurance around common challenges. Following the session, she will also stay in touch with you to provide ongoing support as your young person

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