As nursery workers, we play a vital role in promoting children’s rights in a nursery, ensuring that every child’s rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled, especially as we celebrate National Children’s Day. From providing a safe and nurturing environment to fostering children’s development and empowering their voices, promoting rights is at the heart of our work.

One of the fundamental principles of promoting children’s rights in a nursery is respecting each child’s individuality and autonomy. This means valuing children’s opinions, preferences, and choices and involving them in decision-making processes that affect their lives. Giving children a voice helps empower them and instils a sense of ownership and agency, whether choosing activities, expressing feelings, or resolving conflicts.

Additionally, promoting children’s rights involves creating an inclusive and supportive environment where all children feel valued, respected, and included. This includes celebrating diversity, promoting equality, and challenging stereotypes and biases. Nursery workers can incorporate diverse perspectives, cultures, and experiences into their curriculum and activities, fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for differences among children.

Furthermore, promoting children’s rights in a nursery involves providing opportunities for children to learn about their rights and responsibilities in age-appropriate ways. Nursery workers can introduce concepts of fairness, kindness, and respect through storytelling, role-playing, and discussions, helping children develop empathy, empathy, and empathy for others.

Children’s rights is about creating a culture of respect, dignity, and empowerment, where every child’s well-being and potential are nurtured and supported. By prioritising children’s rights in our daily interactions and practices, nursery workers can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and contribute to building a more just and equitable society.

Quint Education is an Early Years Consultancy agency operating since late 2014 that specialises in the early year’s sector. We work with day nurseries children centres, nursery schools, parents and support primary schools within the London, Essex, Middlesex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire area. Looking for a new role? Call us 0207 1188 994