Right to Education Framework

This diagram is in the form of two circles, one inside the other. Both circles are divided into four quarters from the centre point. Each quarter of the inner circle contains one of the four basic aspects of the right to education. These are: availability, accessibility, adaptability and acceptability. Each quarter of the outer circle is subdivided into two or three sections that describe the specific factors on which each aspect of the right to education depends. Education can be said to be available if there are resources allocated to meet the needs of all learners, and enough appropriately trained and skilled teachers. Accessibility depends on having no barriers to education, and on eliminating the obstacles preventing progression between the levels of education and into meaningful employment. The diagram shows that acceptability depends on three factors. The first is that there are effective processes to ensure that the provision of education consistently meets high educational standards. The second is that the environments in which education is provided are emotionally, intellectually, physically and culturally safe and nurturing. The third is that those who work in education experience good working conditions. Adaptability rests on two factors. The first is educational experiences that promote the achievement of full human potential, and the second is education provision that promotes equitable achievement outcomes for all learners.