Congratulations to Court Fields School and Wadham C of E Community School who are now UNICEF RRSA Bronze: Rights Committed Secondary Schools!
In February, the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) and Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) launched a pilot project with UNICEF UK to offer the Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) to selected secondary schools in Somerset. This initiative aims to improve pupil engagement, relationships, wellbeing, attendance and reduce exclusion by making sure that children’s rights are embedded into the school’s culture.
Eight secondary schools, including Pyrland School, Wadham C of E Community School, Brymore Academy, The Castle School, Court Fields School, King Arthur’s School, Huish Episcopi Academy, and Bishop Fox’s School have joined the pilot project and are now working together as a supportive network towards becoming Rights Respecting Schools.
The Bronze Award, also known as “Rights Committed”, is the first step, introducing the three core principles of the RRSA into the school and securing the dedication of the senior leadership team.
Wadham School shared their pride in working with both UNICEF and the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership in pursuit of the Rights Respecting Schools Award and delighted to have achieved the Bronze Award.
With the Bronze Award achieved, both Court Fields School and Wadham C of E Community School are now working towards the second stage – Silver Accreditation, by continuing to ensure that children’s rights are at the heart of everything they do.
Find out more about the UNICEF RRSA:
The Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA), developed by UNICEF UK, recognises schools that place children’s rights at the heart of everything that they do, making sure that children and young people feel valued, respected, and empowered.
For more information on RRSA UNICEF UK visit: The Rights Respecting Schools Award | UNICEF UK
