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What rights are children entitled to?
I can explain what rights are and which rights children are entitled to.
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- Year 7
What rights are children entitled to?
I can explain what rights are and which rights children are entitled to.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Rights are guaranteed by law and ensure that every individual is entitled to them.
- Rights are universal, designed to provide everyone with a healthy, safe and happy life, regardless of background.
- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) outlines 54 specific rights for children.
- The UNCRC can be summarised into four principles including: non-discrimination and the best interests of the child.
- This agreement, signed by 196 countries, emphasises the importance of supporting and protecting children’s rights.
Keywords
Right - something we are entitled to by law
Entitled - something that is guaranteed
UNCRC - the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; a legally binding international agreement that sets out the rights of all children, regardless of their race, religion or abilities
Common misconception
We only have rights when we are adults.
We have rights as children as well as adults. Some of these are different but they are all designed to allow everyone to live a safe and happy life.
Consider assigning pupils a homework task of further research into the United Nations, as this would give more context to this lesson.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.If we work together to achieve something, it is called __________ working.
If we work together to achieve something, it is called __________ working.
conflicted
independent
individual
Q2.Citizenship includes researching local, national and communities.
Citizenship includes researching local, national and communities.
Q3.WHO stands for ...
WHO stands for ...
World Hunger Organisation
Wild Heart Organisation
World Hygiene Organisation
Q4.Match up the start of the term with its ending.
Match up the start of the term with its ending.
Q5.What are the Houses called in the Houses of Parliament?
What are the Houses called in the Houses of Parliament?
House of Dukes
House of Kings
Q6.Globalisation is the way in which __________ work together.
Globalisation is the way in which __________ work together.
individuals
local communities
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Adults and both have rights.
Adults and both have rights.
Q2.Everyone is entitled to rights by ...
Everyone is entitled to rights by ...
belief
action
opinion
Q3.Put the words in order so that they show what the UNCRC stands for.
Put the words in order so that they show what the UNCRC stands for.
Q4.There are __________ guiding principles of the UNCRC, including the right to be heard.
There are __________ guiding principles of the UNCRC, including the right to be heard.
two
three
five
Q5.It is important that rights are __________ and ...
It is important that rights are __________ and ...
excluded
different
Q6.Match the legal international agreement with its fact.
Match the legal international agreement with its fact.
