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Description:
This lesson continues the exploration of children’s rights introduced in previous sessions, focusing on the link between rights and responsibilities. Pupils will develop empathy for others whose access to education may be limited and reflect on their own role as responsible citizens within their classroom and school community.

Learning Objectives:

Understand key rights of children, including the right to learn, be safe, be heard, and be healthy.

Recognise the responsibilities that come with these rights in school and beyond.

Empathise with children in different circumstances locally and globally.

Reflect on how they can contribute positively to their school community.

Activities Include:

Rights & Responsibilities Card Sort: Pupils match child-friendly rights cards with corresponding responsibilities and discuss in groups.

Rights in Action Scenarios: Small group discussions or role-plays where pupils consider real-life situations (e.g., exclusion from play, refugee children, disability access) and the responsibilities of themselves and others.

Reflection (Seesaw or Jigsaw Journal): Children write about a right that matters most to them and how they can act responsibly to protect it.

Resources Provided:

Rights and Responsibilities cards (printable/Seesaw-ready)

Scenario cards for discussion/role-play

Seesaw-friendly reflection slides

Teacher slides with prompts, examples, and visuals for key rights

Differentiation:

Sentence starters and scaffolded prompts for reflection

Visual cues and emojis to support understanding

Extension: Pupils can create a mini-poster or class charter showing how they will respect rights in their school

Assessment:

Formative assessment through group discussions and card sort activity

Reflection slides or journal entries provide evidence of understanding and personal engagement

Suitable For:

Year 5 pupils (Key Stage 2, UK)

Can be adapted for remote learning using Seesaw