“Pupils learn about initiatives such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This develops their knowledge of rights, responsibilities, equality and fairness, and results in respectful and tolerant attitudes.” Ofsted January 2026

 

We are proud to share that Corley Academy has recently achieved the Silver: Rights Aware award through UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools programme. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to embedding children’s rights into every aspect of school life. unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/

Achieving the Silver: Rights Aware award through the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools programme recognises that we have made good progress in putting children’s rights at the heart of Corley Academy. It shows that the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is not just something we learn about, but something we actively begin to live and experience across our school community.

At Silver level, Corley Academy has demonstrated that children’s rights are understood and valued, students and staff have a growing understanding of the UNCRC and can talk about rights and why they are important. Rights are beginning to shape school life and we are embedding rights into our policies, curriculum and daily interactions, creating a positive, respectful environment where everyone feels valued.

At Corley Academy, positive relationships are a priority, there is a strong focus on respect, dignity and fairness, with behaviour approaches linked to children’s rights and mutual respect. Our young people are given meaningful opportunities to share their views, contribute to decision making and feel that their voices are heard. We are committed to ensuring that all students feel safe, supported and able to access their rights to education, health and wellbeing. “We’re good at deciding things. The Baraza allows us to ask anything we like.” “Our voice is always listened to and linked to Article 12” Students of the Corley RRS Steering Group.

Achieving Silver at Corley Academy means we are on the journey, not at the end of it. It reflects a strong foundation and clear commitment to developing a fully rights respecting culture. Our next step is to build on this work to achieve Gold: Rights Respecting, where rights are fully embedded and promoted not only within school, but also in the wider community.

Please take a moment to watch our student's video explaining children's rights under The Convention of the Rights of The Child