Article 24 (health and health services)

Every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, and a clean environment and education on health and well-being so that children can stay healthy. Richer countries must help poorer countries achieve this.

Steven introduces Article 24 - Environment

At Marlow C of E Infant School, we are committed to using the Sustainable Development Goals in our learning to ensure that our children are equipped to build a better future for us all and have the skills and motivation to take action for the SDGs.

Our school Christian vision encompasses aims to encourage children to be:

• Be responsible to and for society 
• Be good citizens of the planet

We aim to ensure the way we behave as a school conforms to the SDGs and make changes where they do not.

This week's article fo the week is linked to Foster Care Fortnight which is on the 10th to 23rd May this year.

15 May is the International Day of Families

Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and to show how foster care can transform lives.  Established for almost 20 years, the fortnight is a chance to highlight the need for more foster carers.  The International Day of Families is a UN day to remember the importance of families to people all over the world.

Linked UNCRC Articles

There are two articles that provide a particularly strong link this week:

Article 9: Separation from parents 

All children have the right to live with a family that cares for them. A child or young person must not be separated from their parents unless it is in their best interests (for example if a parent is hurting or neglecting a child). Children whose parents have separated have the right to stay in contact with both parents unless this could cause them harm.

Article 20: Children unable to live with their family

If a child or young person cannot be looked after by their immediate family the government must give them special protection and assistance. This includes making sure the child is provided with alternative care that is continuous and respects the child’s culture, language and religion.