Steven Kidd, Professional Adviser, introduces Spotlight on Participation

This months' Spotlight take a closer looks at children and young people's participation in school.
We most often associate participation with Article 12, but participation is one of the four general principles and is a theme that runs through the whole Convention.
The participation of children and young people is something which sets a rights-based approach apart and it is therefore a critical consideration in becoming a Rights Respecting School.
This video is part of RRSA Spotlight, a monthly continuing professional development resource. Download the latest Spotlight pack here:
unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/spotlight/
The Rights Respecting Schools Award puts children’s rights at the heart of school life in the UK.
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) works with schools in the UK to create safe and inspiring places to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured and they are able to thrive. Our Rights Respecting Schools Award embeds these values in daily school life and gives children the best chance to lead happy, healthy lives and to be responsible, active citizens.
Find out more about UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting Schools Award: unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/