At Langtoft Primary School, we are a Rights Respecting School which means that we advocate the children's rights that are outlined in the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child). Every fortnight, our Article of the Week is shared with children, staff and parents which link to the children's rights and any news topics that may be prominent during that week.
We are proud to have been awarded gold Rights Respecting Schools status in 2019.
There are 54 rights that the children have and these are shared during lessons, assemblies and via displays around school. Children are regularly quizzed on their understanding of the rights and many can link particular articles to certain subjects and topics, as well as articulate what the rights mean.
All members of staff at Langtoft Primary School and parents/carers are recognised as Duty Bearers, which means that we are here to protect the children's rights.
There are many events that take place throughout the year that link to the children's rights and each year group will take part in the Sustainable Global Goals campaigns which help to raise awareness of global issues.
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Introducing...Articles 2, 19, 37, 38 ~ Holocaust Memorial Day
Introducing...Article 14 (Freedom of thought, belief and religion)
Every child has the right to think and believe what they choose and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Governments must respect the rights and responsibilities of parents to guide their children as they grow up.
Introducing...Article 38 (Remembrance)
Article 38 - Protection in war
Governments must not allow children under the age of 15 to take part in war or join the armed forces. Governments must do everything they can to protect and care for children affected by war and armed conflicts
Remembrance unites people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds in honouring those who defend our democratic freedom and way of life. The UK has a long tradition of marking Armistice Day, calling to mind the moment when fighting ceased at the end of the First World War, at 11.00am on the 11th November 1918.
Introducing...Article 2 & 30 (links to Black History Month)
Article 2 - Non-discrimination
The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.
Article 30 - Children from minority or indigenous groups
Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, whether or not these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live.
Introducing...Article 12
Article 12 - Respect for the views of the child
Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them, and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right applies at all times, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.
