ABSTRACT
The chapter begins with the Golden Rule, treating others as we would wish to be treated. This includes being caring and considerate, and showing due regard for context and the dignity of others. Respect is necessary for trust and effective collaboration.
Within the chapter we address issues of courtesy, cultural awareness, leadership and teacher-student relationships. Respect for teachers includes vignettes calling for supportive supervision for educators involved with pupils experiencing trauma and acknowledging that family issues must take priority. Mutual Respect between school and home includes what needs to be in place to have respectful meetings.
Glade Primary School, who are a Rights Respecting Gold Star school, write about what this means for them and the culture of their school. The section on behaviour gives information on a respectful alternative to the language of disorders. The SEL section focuses on issues of trust, together with activities that give pupils opportunities to discuss what would be respectful actions in various situations.
