Child rights are part of the curriculum in this school in rural Ecuador. A boy sits in front of a chalkboard with the words: “Let’s paint our rights!”
© UNICEF/CP93/2#22/Clavijos
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Most curricula aim to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills they need to become rounded, informed and responsible citizens in society.
Article 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states the purpose of education is the “preparation of the child for responsible life in a free society, in the spirit of understanding, peace, tolerance, equality of sexes and friendship among all peoples, ethnic, national and religious groups and persons of indigenous origin.”
Why teach about the Convention?
Teaching children and young people about the Convention means that they can find out about the legal and human rights and responsibilities that underpin society.
By learning about the Convention, children and young people in the UK can discover that:
These tenets of the CRC are also true for children and young people worldwide, making the Convention an excellent starting point for understanding global citizenship.
The UK Rights Respecting Schools Award scheme promotes the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as the basis for enhancing teaching, learning, ethos, attitudes and behaviour. A Rights Respecting School not only teaches about children’s and human rights but also models rights and respect in all its relationships: teacher/adults-pupils; pupils- teacher/adults; pupils-pupils.
Assessment pack
We can help you assess your pupils learning about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the impact of learning about rights and responsibilities upon your school and individual pupils.
