Each year, Children’s Week shines a spotlight on the rights of children and the importance of nurturing their voices in homes, schools, and communities.

In 2025, the theme for Children’s Week is:

“Everyone should know about children’s rights!”

This theme is inspired by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which sets out the fundamental rights that every child is entitled to, including the right to play, learn, and express their opinions.

Why Children’s Rights Matter in Early Learning

Recognising children’s rights in early education settings helps to:

Build confidence by giving children opportunities to make choices and share their views.
Promote belonging by ensuring every child feels included, respected, and valued.
Encourage participation by involving children in decision-making processes appropriate to their age.
Foster empathy as children learn that their peers also have rights and voices that matter.

By embedding children’s rights into everyday practice, we empower young children to become compassionate, capable, and confident individuals.

How We Celebrate Children’s Week at Young Academics

Listening to Children

Educators set aside time for children to share their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through group discussions, storytelling, and one-on-one conversations.

Promoting Choice

From selecting activities to deciding how learning spaces are set up, children are encouraged to make choices that shape their daily experiences.

Celebrating Identity and Belonging

We acknowledge and celebrate each child’s background, family, and culture, reinforcing that every child’s story matters.

Engaging Families

Families are invited to share how they support children’s rights at home, creating a stronger connection between centre and community.

Teaching Children About Their Rights

Explaining “rights” to young children can be simple and powerful. For example, we talk about:

The right to be safe: everyone deserves to feel secure.
The right to play: play is how we learn and grow.
The right to be heard: every child’s ideas are important.
The right to belong: everyone should be respected and included.

Children’s Week 2025: Empowering Young Voices in Early Learning