Respect! Exploring children’s rights in the UK and around the world

Published

March 2008

Price

£25

ISBN

9781841871219

“The activities are a valuable resource in developing pupils who think for themselves and respect others.”— Darren Chetty, Language, Communication and Thinking Leader, Southwold Primary School

Our latest development education publiction, Respect! is an exciting resource that will help Key Stage 2 pupils explore their rights and the rights of children all around the world through a mix of activities, discussions, stories and poems.

Lesson plans cover children's basic rights - to go to school, to be proteced, to get healthcare, and to have a say in decisions that affect them. Detailed and comprehensive teachers' notes are included.

• Download a sample activity from Respect! (153 KB)
• Download photos to accompany activities: 'Penpals', 'Adults helping children', 'Secrets in the fire'
• Download Know your rights poster

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