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In this episode of the P-Pod, Steve Macabee speaks with Stuart Whiffin from UNICEF UK about the Rights Respecting Schools Award and its role in building safer, more inclusive school communities.

They explore how a rights-based approach can strengthen safeguarding, wellbeing, relationships, participation and behaviour—while supporting children to understand both their rights and responsibilities. Stuart explains the award’s three core strands, the pathway from Bronze through to Gold accreditation, and how schools can embed children’s rights across everyday practice.

The conversation also looks at the Somerset secondary-school pilot, examples from across the UK, and practical resources for schools and partner agencies that want to get involved.

You can find out more about the Rights Respecting Schools Award here: https://www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/

Further details of topics discussed can be found on the SSCP Website: somersetsafeguardingchildren.org.uk

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