St Thomas, Swansea 2014 – 15

Civil rights and freedoms (includes identity, information, privacy/image, freedom of association, assembly, thought, conscience and religion, non-discrimination and remedies) · Community (includes topics relating to general public well being, poverty, social exclusion affecting others, public security and public services) · Disability, basic health and welfare (includes health, health promotion, well-being) · Environment and amenities (includes climate action, pollution, conservation, circular economy) · Good health and well-being · Healthier · Knowledge of rights/UNCRC · Peace, justice and strong institutions · Resilient · Responsible consumption and production · SDG · Sustainable cities and communities · UN Theme · WBG

Selected Research Question: What do we/should we know about the UNCRC?

Methods: questionnaire for pupils, teachers and parents, expert engagement (youth worker)

Findings: Pupils, parents and teachers responded. Most teachers felt they knew enough about the UNCRc, but most children and parents felt they did not. 84% of children wanted to know more, with most wanting to learn at school in lessons or via the school council.

Outcomes: Recommendations directed at Government, schools, parents and teachers: an advertising campaign, posters and school visits by experts were preferred methods. Shared with school assembly, head teacher, teachers, local councillor, school governor, parents. Workshop held with youth worker to prepare presentation for Local Cabinet agenda item at next meeting. Children then presented at full local council cabinet meeting.