Across Year 1 and Year 4, children use high-quality texts as a starting point for exploring and discussing children's rights. Through reading, discussion, partner work and writing activities, pupils are encouraged to think critically about characters' experiences, consider different viewpoints and reflect on important themes such as safety, fairness, respect and responsibility.

In Year 1, children explored the traditional tale Hansel and Gretel. Through discussions about the characters and the challenges they faced, pupils considered rights such as the right to be safe, the right to be cared for and the right to protection. The story provided valuable opportunities for children to talk about feelings, make predictions and reflect on how children should be supported and protected.

In Year 4, pupils used The Bad Guys as a stimulus for discussion and writing. Children shared their ideas with partners, listened respectfully to different viewpoints and offered constructive feedback to help improve each other's work. These activities promoted Article 12, the right to have a voice and be listened to, and Article 13, the right to express thoughts, opinions and ideas freely.

By using engaging stories across different year groups, children develop empathy, communication skills and a deeper understanding of children's rights. Literature provides a meaningful context for discussing real-life issues and helps pupils recognise the importance of respecting both their own rights and the rights of others.