Know your Rights

As a child or young person you have rights, including a right to:

• say what you think and feel, be listened to and taken seriously
• an education
• grow up healthy
• a good enough standard of living including somewhere to live, food to eat and clothes to keep you warm
• not to be discriminated against
• be protected from abuse, violence, bullying and harm
• have your cultural background and identity valued
• have your best interests put first when decisions are being made about you

Did you know?

In England and Wales there is a law called the Children Act, which says that professionals have a responsibility for your safety. This includes children's social care services, the police, teachers and health workers.

Adults and organisations that work with children and young people should promote these rights.

No one is allowed to hurt you in any way.