Noble Primary School has been awarded Gold Rights Respecting School status by UNICEF UK, the highest level of recognition for embedding children’s rights into school culture.
The award reflects the school’s exceptional commitment to promoting the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child across all aspects of teaching, learning, and community engagement.
Margaret Bruce, Principal Teacher of Noble Primary School, said: “This award recognises the dedication of our pupils, staff, and families in creating a school where respect, equality, and children’s voices are at the heart of everything we do.
“We don’t see it as extra, it’s what we naturally do, and we feel it is totally embedded now.”
One pupil said: “Our school makes sure, if you need something different, you get it.”
The award demonstrates that Noble Primary:
- Places children’s rights at the core of its ethos and policies.
- Empowers pupils to take an active role in decision-making and community initiatives.
- Integrates rights-based learning throughout the curriculum.
The school celebrated this achievement with the Rights Ambassadors organising a Fun 31 Day, linked to UNCRC Article 31 ‘The right to rest and play.’
The ambassadors organised an assault course, an additional playtime and ordered some delicious cakes to celebrate this wonderful achievement.
Looking ahead, Noble Primary plans to ensure the excellent work to put rights at the heart of school policies, curriculum and practice continues when the new headteacher starts in January 2026.
The award encourages schools to create safe, inspiring environments where children are respected, their talents nurtured, and they can thrive.
Gold status is the highest level awarded by UNICEF, signifying that children’s rights are fully embedded in the school’s culture.