Longniddry Primary School awarded Rights Respecting School status

Congratulations go to Longniddry Primary School this week, who have become the latest of our schools to be awarded a Rights Respecting School award by UNICEF UK. 

Sheona Skinner, Head Teacher, said: “Our Rights Respecting Pupil Voice group – which comprises pupils from every class in the school - has worked extremely hard with our Depute Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie MacFadyen, to achieve this success. 

“We have refreshed our aims, vision and values, and updated a number of our policies, as well as creating a child friendly school improvement plan – all of which can be seen by visitors to the school. 

“We are all really proud of the efforts of the children, as well as the hard work by staff too, and we are now looking forward to working towards achieving gold.”

Councillor Shamin Akhtar, cabinet spokesperson for Education and Children’s Services, said: “This award is fantastic news, and my congratulations go to everyone at Longniddry Primary School for their hard work to achieve this status – it’s a great achievement, and they should be very proud. 

“We know that when children and young people understand their human rights, and therefore understand how other people should be treated, they become happier, healthier and more confident, and more engaged in their learning. It’s clear that this, in turn, has a lasting positive impact on the wider community. 

“The vast majority of our schools are registered with Rights Respecting Schools, and it’s a commitment in our Service Improvement Plan that all our schools participate, as we believe it’s absolutely integral to ensuring that children have the best start in life. 

“I am delighted that Longniddry Primary School has been recognised for their efforts, which I’m sure will inspire and encourage other schools to achieve success.”

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