Gold Level Rights Respecting Schools Award
We are absolutely delighted to share some fantastic news—our school has been awarded the Gold Level Rights Respecting Schools Award from UNICEF UK! This is the highest level of the award and reflects our commitment to embedding children’s rights in every aspect of school life, from our policies and curriculum to our ethos and daily practice.

To celebrate this incredible achievement, and as it is also Children’s Mental Health Week, we will be holding a Golden Day in school on Friday 7 February, 2025. Children are encouraged to wear yellow clothing (no jewellery, please) as we come together to recognise the importance of children’s rights and well-being. Throughout the day, pupils will take part in activities focused on mental health and well-being, a key area of strength highlighted in our Gold Award assessment.

Achieving this award is a huge accomplishment for our school. The assessment recognised:

• Our articulate pupils, who have a deep understanding of children’s rights and confidently apply key rights-respecting concepts.
• How children’s rights are embedded across the school, visible in displays, linked across the curriculum, and highlighted on our website and communications.
• The way our pupils connect their rights to safety both in and out of school, and their trust in our school systems to support them.
• Our strong culture of inclusivity and respect, which is embraced and understood by the whole school community.
• Our focus on health and well-being, ensuring that children and families feel supported to thrive.

Earning the Gold Award means that our pupils see themselves as global citizens, advocating for social justice, fairness, and children’s rights both at home and around the world. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and look forward to celebrating it together on Golden Day!

Thank you for your continued support in making our school a truly rights-respecting community.