A primary school in Radcliffe has been recognised by a global charity for its commitment to promoting the rights of children.

Millwood Primary School on School Street was awarded gold status by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme earlier this month.

The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school.

UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights.

Gold is the highest accolade given by UNICEF UK and shows a deep and thorough commitment to children’s rights at all levels of school life.

Millwood was awarded the silver certificate by the programme in May last year.

There are more than 600 schools across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales that have received Gold and Millwood has been working with UNICEF UK since November 2019.

Joanne Hurst, head teacher at Millwood Primary, said: “At Millwood, children’s rights are embedded in our vision and values and lie at the heart of our school’s planning, policies and practice.

“As duty bearers we ensure the convention is evident in all aspects of school life and that children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted.

“We are a school who believes in entitlement and opportunity for all.

“We are extremely proud to have received the Gold Award from UNICEF UK, the highest award possible.

“To achieve this award means so much to all in our school community.

“I would like to thank all stakeholders for their commitment and dedication during this journey with particular thanks to Beckie Savage, assistant head teacher, and our fantastic children who have been instrumental in the process”

The UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools scheme is aimed at schools across the UK, including those in an early years setting.

Currently, it works with nearly 5,000 primary schools, secondary schools, schools for children and young people with special educational needs and pupil referral units across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Schools have reported a positive impact on pupil behaviour, relationships and well-being by enhancing pupils’ self-esteem, leading to less truancy and bullying, better learning and improved academic standards.

Millwood were also delighted to received two other gold awards in the summer term - the School Games Mark Gold Award and also the Rebound Therapy Gold Accreditation.