At Elmwood Infant School, children’s rights are at the heart of everything we do.

Every decision we make starts with one question: What is in the best interests of our children? That is why we are so proud to be a Rights Respecting School. We believe every child should know their rights and understand how these apply in their daily lives.

Our pupils learn about the different Articles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and explore how they can use this knowledge to make a positive difference — both in school and in the wider world.

Our school community includes children aged 3–7, so we tailor our teaching about rights to suit different ages. Pupils learn through exploring real-life issues and key events, such as Black History Month, Children’s Mental Health Week, and charity initiatives that connect our learning to the wider world.

Each month, we focus on a different Article of the Month. This is introduced in assembly and discussed in lessons.

Being a Rights Respecting School is not just something we do — it is who we are. It shapes our learning, our community, and the way we treat one another every single day.

Please see: What is a Rights Respecting School? For more information about what it means to be a Rights Respecting School.

A summary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child can be found at: A Summary of the UNCRC. 

Article 3: The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children.

Article 29: Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures, and the environment.