The RRSA

We work with teachers and staff every step of the way on their journey to become Rights Respecting, providing training, lesson plans, guidance and, when a school is ready, an assessment by one of our child rights professionals.

What’s more, our bespoke resources help teachers to talk to children of all ages about the big issues facing the world today, from the refugee crisis to climate change.

There are three stages to the Rights Respecting Schools Award. Its transformative and rigorous approach means the journey to the highest stage can take up to four years.

Together young people and the school community learn about children’s rights, putting them into practice every day. The Award is not just about what children do but also, importantly, what adults do. In Rights Respecting Schools children’s rights are promoted and realised, adults and children work towards this goal together.

There are four key areas of impact for children at a Rights Respecting school; wellbeing, participation, relationships and self-esteem.

The difference that a Rights Respecting School makes goes beyond the school gates, making a positive impact on the whole community.

• Children are healthier and happier
• Children feel safe
• Children have better relationships
• Children become active and involved in school life and the wider world

Find out more about the impact of the Award in our impact section.

About the image on this page: This image, created by Tarek, Gabi, Jorjo and Madison, is inspired by Article 30 (minority culture, language and religion). Tarek said: “We wanted to do Article 30 because I speak Spanish and English. Article 30 is important because it helps you keep your history, it would be boring if we were all the same.” Jorjo said: “I have a religion and a language, Wolof, which is from Gambia. Article 30 is about me! This school is kind with good food, kids and adults.”