Cheadle Catholic Junior School is a GOLD UNICEF Rights Respecting School. We place the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of our ethos.

This is an award given to schools by UNICEF, a leading charity organisation for children and their rights.  It recognises the work that duty-bearers (teachers, staff and other adults) do to ensure that all rights-holders (children) can access their rights as defined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

A rights-respecting school not only teaches about children's rights but also models rights and respect in all its relationships: between teachers / adults and pupils, between adults and between pupils.

The 'Rights Respecting School Award' helps our children grow into thoughtful, respectful and responsible young members of the school and wider community. By learning about their rights, our children also learn about the importance of respecting the rights of others.

The Award is based on the key principles of equality, respect, dignity, participation and non-discrimination and putting these at the heart of our ethos and culture will enhance relationships, wellbeing and enable all children to flourish – developing their talents and abilities to their full potential. It will also raise children’s awareness of local and global issues in relation to human rights.