Arkleston Primary School in Renfrew has been awarded Gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme.

Pupils marked the occasion by hosting a Gold Celebration Event, recognising this huge achievement.

The award recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of a school’s planning, policies and practice. A Rights Respecting School is a community where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted.

(Image: Supplied) Carolyn Crawford, headteacher at the school, said: "Achieving the Gold Award for the third time is a testament to the hard work of our staff, pupils and the entire school community.

"At Arkleston Primary, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child’s rights are respected and upheld.

"The Gold Award signifies that Arkleston Primary School remains a leader in embedding children’s rights into its ethos, curriculum, and culture, ensuring that pupils are empowered to express their opinions and take an active role in their education and community."

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The UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools initiative 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.