Rights Respecting Schools at Meath

The Rights Respecting Schools Award puts children’s rights at the heart of school life in the UK.

The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) works with schools in the UK to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive. Our Rights Respecting Schools Award embeds these values in daily school life and gives children the best chance to lead happy, healthy lives and to be responsible, active citizens.

The Award recognises a school’s achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into practice within the school and beyond. Learn more here.

Meath School

It’s official! We are proud to announce that we have achieved the Silver – Rights Committed award as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School.

Thank you to all our amazing children, especially the Children’s Team who have worked with so much enthusiasm and energy to help us achieve this award. We also want to say thank you to all our families and staff who have welcomed this exciting approach to enabling our children to know, understand and enjoy their rights.

"Pupils know that their voice is listened to and that they can make a difference. Older pupils were well prepared to participate in a respectful debate about gender stereotyping during a lesson. Weekly ‘Journey around the Word’ days immerse pupils in the culture and traditions of other countries. They learn about people from a diverse range of backgrounds."

OFSTED June 2023

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

We really hope you join us in our journey towards this award, enabling our children to become the best they can be.