Timberley rights statement

Timberley Academy is a rights respecting school where we learn about rights, through rights and for the rights of all children. Our yearly curriculum provides ample opportunities for the children to explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and we ensure that children’s rights are at the centre of our ethos, culture and environment.

Our school is made up of many different families, from a range of different backgrounds, contexts, faiths, beliefs and cultures. We strive to ensure every child is included, respected and listened to.

The Conventions on the Rights of the Child consists of 54 Articles. A 'child' is defined as every human being below the age of 18. The key provisions are :

1. The right to childhood

2. The right to be educated

3. The right to be healthy

4. The right to be treated fairly

5. The right to be heard

6. The right to be safe

By learning about the Convention our children can find out that:

1. They have rights

2. They should be informed about their rights

3. They should be helped to exercise their rights

4. They should be able to enforce their rights

5. There should be a community of interest to advocate young people's rights

We follow the A,B,C,D, E Rights!
 

A is for All – All rights are universal.
B is for Birth- Everyone has these rights at birth.

C is for Cannot – Rights cannot be taken away.
D is for Don’t – They do not have to be earned, they are unconditional.
E is for Equal – All rights are equally important.

Know your Rights!

At Timberley Academy, we do many things throughout the school year to ensure our children and community are aware of their rights. Children learn more about their rights through assemblies and lessons, where we ensure that children are aware of the rights that they have, that they can talk about their rights with each other and the adults in their lives and that we are all working together to create a school environment where we all feel safe and happy to learn and play.

Steering Group

The steering group meets often and is made up of children and class teachers. All school stakeholders ensure values are reflected in our school vision and are central to our ethos and values.

Elmer Day!

25th May
Elmer Day is a chance to celebrate the importance of friendship, kindness and inclusivity.

At Timberley Academy, one of our most favourite days of the year is Elmer Day! We dress up in so many colours, and show our talents, individualities and just how amazing we are (even more so than a normal day at Timberley!)

Children In Need

15th November

Children in Need is the official charity of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). It raises money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

Red Nose Day

15th March

Red Nose Day is an annual fundraising campaign created by Comic Relief to end child poverty throughout the world.

World Children's Day

20th November

Universal Children's Day is all about children and their rights. Children learn about their rights at school through our lessons, assemblies, posters and our displays.

Mental Health Week

13th - 19th May

Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year, and it's the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and others' mental health.

NSPCC - Speak Out and Stay Safe

The NSPCC is the leading children's charity in the UK, specialising in child protection and dedicated to protecting children today to prevent abuse tomorrow.

This year, we have introduced the 'Speak Out and Stay Safe' programme across school. This is a safeguarding programme for children aged 5- to 11-years-old. It helps children understand: abuse in all its forms and how to recognise the signs of abuse.

Safer Internet Day

6th February 

Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year we cover an online issue or theme that speaks to the things young people are seeing and experiencing online. 

Human Rights Day

10th December

Human Rights Day is observed every year on the day which the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights empowers us all. The principles enshrined in the Declaration are as relevant today as they were in 1948. We need to stand up for our own rights and those of others. We can take action in our own daily lives, to uphold the rights that protect us all and thereby promote the kinship of all human beings.

World Book Day

6th March

World Book Day is a charity event held annually in the United Kingdom and Ireland on the first Thursday in March. On World Book Day, every child in full-time education in the UK and the Republic of Ireland is provided with a voucher to be spent on books.

Remembrance Day

11th November

Remembrance Day is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. The day is also marked by war remembrances in several other non-Commonwealth countries.

Black History Month

October is Black History Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions made by Black heroes throughout history.

This year, the theme of Black History Month is 'Reclaiming Narratives' and the children at Timberley Academy have been taking part in lots of exciting activities.

Dog's Trust

The Dogs Trust is a British animal welfare charity and humane society which specialises in the well-being of dogs. 

This year, we have been lucky enough to welcome a member of the Dog;'s Trust team into school and they have been mission is empowering our children with the knowledge and skills to interact safely with dogs in both their personal lives and social settings.

Anti-Bullying Week

November 11 - November 17

Anti-Bullying Week  is an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about bullying, its impact on individuals, and the importance of preventing bullying in schools, communities, and online spaces.

Harvest

Harvest Festival is a celebration of the food grown on the land. Harvest Festival reminds Christians of all the good things God gives them. This makes them want to share with others who are not so fortunate. In schools and in Churches, people bring food from home to a Harvest Festival Service. We all have the RIGHT to access healthy food and water!  Take a look at this Harvest presentation and think about all those people around the world that can't access the same resources as we do. People far away that live overseas, people in our local communities. Helping others and sharing food means that all people can eat. All people can access food and all children have these rights.