the way we learn about the world, gain new skills and prepare for the future through school, books or experiences

the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; a legally binding international agreement that sets out the rights of all children, regardless of their race, religion or abilities

What does the right to education really mean?

Citizenship

This unit introduces what rights we are all entitled to and how citizens can protect their rights. Pupils look in more depth at the right to health and the right to accurate information.

What rights should all children have?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

How is the right to be educated protected?

Education helps you in the workplace by giving you skills and ...

251 million children were denied the right to an education.

251 thousand children were denied the right to an education.

251 million children chose not to go to school.

251 thousand children chose not to go to school.

Which statement is true? According to UNICEF, in 2024 ...

like earthquakes can block access to education.

policies can prevent children from going to school.

can make it dangerous for children to go to school.

Malala Yousafzai advocate for a child’s right to education worldwide.

Match the beginning of the sentence with the end.

Education promotes mental and physical ...

something that most of us are entitled to

something that we will never be entitled to

If we were defining the word, 'right', which would be most accurate?

All rights are __________, meaning everyone is entitled to them.

Which organisation is responsible for the UNCRC?

Put the words in order so that they show what the UDHR stands for.

The UNCRC was signed by __________ countries.

Rights are things that we are all __________ to by law.

they need to be protected as they grow up.

Match the start of the sentence with its ending.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz