Silver: Rights Aware
The Accreditation Visit
The Silver accreditation visit is a chance to show the progress your school has made so far in embedding children’s rights.
Silver accreditations take place virtually, usually via MS Teams.
Take a look at our article about virtual accreditations, then the guidance on this page and Send your completed Silver Virtual Accreditation Request Form to your Professional Adviser.
Before the Visit
Work through the Silver checklist and the Steps towards Silver webpage.
Check the video platform being used for the visit (we usually use Microsoft Teams). Ensure the space used is big enough and accessible for the children and adults involved in the visit: can they all be seen on screen?
During the visit
Make sure you have identified a school member of staff to attend all sessions, ideally this will be your RRSA coordinator. They will need to be visible on screen.
Be flexible. If at any point anyone needs a break the meeting can be adjourned. We also understand that network connections are not always reliable.
The assessor should have a short break (10-15) minutes before feeding back to the headteacher and coordinator – this allows them to clarify the highlights of the ‘visit’ they want to share and to prepare the recommendations they wish to feedback.
The visit will last approximately two hours.
During the accreditation, the assessor will have conversations with:
- The headteacher and RRSA coordinator and senior leaders to discuss their role in achieving the three RRSA Strands
- A group of approximately 10 pupils randomly selected from across the school (you may include children from your steering group)
- Staff, parents/carers and governors/parent council
- Check out the full programme here.
The assessor will tell you on the day of the accreditation visit if you have been successful in meeting the Silver: Rights Aware criteria.
After the visit
Assuming you are successful, you will receive a report from your assessor.
The Silver: Rights Respecting logo will be emailed to you and you will receive a banner and certificate in the post.
You can display these on your school website and documentation.
Reaching Silver is an amazing achievement so be sure to celebrate. Use our press release template for your media work, and share your photos and stories with us.
