Rights Respecting Schools

At St Francis, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of rights, respect, and equality. Our journey as a Rights Respecting School (RRS) began a number of years ago, with a clear vision to create an environment where the rights of every child are upheld, understood, and respected. In 2021, we proudly celebrated the achievement of our Bronze Award, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Building on that foundation, we are delighted to announce that as of May 2025, we have been awarded Silver status - a reflection of our continued dedication to embedding children's rights at the heart of our school community.

Building on this success, we will now start our journey to Gold, linking with our partner school, Longhaugh Primary, to ensure that this commitment extends across our entire campus. Our journey is shaped by three key strands, each of which plays a vital role in ensuring that rights are not just taught but embedded into the ethos and practices of our school community