Every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all matters affecting them and to have their views considered and taken seriously. This right applies at all times, for example during immigration proceedings, housing decisions or the child’s day-to-day home life.

Article 12, UNCRC

St Charles’ Primary & LCR has a strong tradition of Service and Leadership, embedded within the ethos and identity of the school and our Catholic faith. 

We recognise that our children are the leaders of the future and therefore provide a range of opportunities for children to develop their leadership skills. Pupil voice is valued and promoted.  

Each academic year, pupils are given a platform to express their views of their school to help shape our improvement. We encourage all of our pupils to embrace the wide range of leadership opportunities available to them, enabling them to develop as individuals, as a community and to grow the school as a whole. We strive to develop confident and articulate leaders who can share their views to any audience and apply their leadership skills to real life situations.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) articles supported by developing pupil leadership: