Dear Parent / Carer,
We are becoming a UNICEF UK Rights Respecting School Heron Hall Academy wants to be a school where children’s rights are at the heart of our ethos and
culture, to improve well-being and to develop every child’s talents and abilities to their full potential. As part of this plan we are working towards recognition as a Rights Respecting School, an award given to schools on behalf of UNICEF UK. UNICEF UK works with schools to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive. The Rights Respecting Schools Award supports schools to put in place a set of standards based on equality, dignity, respect, nondiscrimination and participation. These values stem from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). At Heron hall Academy pupils will learn about their rights by putting them into practice every day.
You can find out more about the Award here. We really hope that you will support our school on our Rights Respecting journey. On the back of
this letter you will find a few frequently asked questions along with more information UNICEF and the CRC.