Rights Respecting

Rights Respecting School

At Airy Hill Primary School children’s rights are at the heart of our ethos and culture. Our Rights Respecting journey began in 2022 and in March 2026 we were recognised as a Gold - Rights Respecting school. This is recognition of the work we do day in, day out to promote and uphold children's rights.

The award is given on behalf of UNICEF UK. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and young people and their rights. In 1989, governments across the world agreed that all children should have the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). These rights are based on what every child, despite their differences, needs to survive, grow, participate and fulfil their potential.

Rights Respecting Ambassadors

The School Council at Airy Hill gives pupils the opportunity to experience the democratic process of standing for office and election. Successful candidates learn how a formal meeting is run, they chair, minute and make the agenda for each meeting and report back to their classmates.

Our Rights Respecting School Council is ran by Miss Draper.

Year 1 - William and Zara

Year 2 - Rory and Willow

Year 3 - Toby and Edie

Year 4 - Violet and Ollie

Year 5 - George G and Dolly

Year 6 - Shae and Joseph

It is their job to ensure we are promoting the rights of every child and are constantly looking for ways to improve our school. This could be creating a pupil newsletter, buying new playground equipment or looking at how we address bullying in our school.

For further information about Rights Respecting Schools please visit https://www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/