The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child states that "Children and Young People have the right to be heard when adults make decisions that affect their lives". We want all children and young people in Bradford District to be empowered and supported to
have a voice and influence within public services and within their communities - including in their learning settings. Children and young people should have an understanding of their rights and an age appropriate knowledge of citizenship and democracy.
There are a range of organisations and services that can work with both your school and your learners in terms of learning and development around pupil and student voice and children's rights
For more information on the support available please email childfriendly@bradford.gov.uk
If you have any stories about the successes of your school councils or pupil voice work then please just get in touch.
Links and resources:
Parliament Education Service – Access a variety of resources to help your pupils learn about citizenship, governance and democracy. The Parliament Education
Service can also support you to arrange tours of the Houses of Commons and a variety of workshops
United Nation Rights of the Child – A variety of resources to help children and young people learn about their rights and how
they can be met
The Linking Network – Are a great local organisation who specialise in helping schools with their SMSC provision. They have a fantastic
range of resources and workshops that schools can access, including sets of British Values and Democracy
Living Well Schools - Now featuring a whole strand of support around Pupil Voice, Living Well Schools work with schools in the district who are located in specific postcode areas. For more information visit
their website .