Many schools are interested in inviting a person with lived experience of seeking sanctuary to come to their school and speak to staff and students about their experiences. Whilst we think this can be a very powerful learning opportunity, we also urge schools to consider how they can make this…
There are growing concerns and discussions around the link between climate change and the forced displacement of communities and people across the world. Whilst climate disasters might immediately and directly force people to leave their homes, other implications of climate change might indirectly result in people having to seek sanctuary…
Erdington Academy, Birmingham
Springwater School, North Yorkshire
Nelson Mandela Community Primary School, Birmingham
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils are statistically some of the most vulnerable of any identified group of pupils in the UK. Not only do they have some of the highest rates of student absence (Department for Education), but they are also 10 times less likely to attend university than their…
When working to promote a culture of welcome and inclusion in schools for students who are seeking sanctuary, it is…
As we start the month of Ramadan, it's important for schools think about how they will support Muslim students and staff and recognise an important month for all Muslims. This post aims to share reflections schools should make to ensure that Ramadan is approached considerately and resources schools can use…
Two exciting events in one day
A magnificent patchwork canvas, measuring over four metres by two, was created by stitching together about 1000 small squares. Syrian children from refugee camps in Jordan and pupils from Bradford schools were asked to decorate the small squares with images of home. Some of the images from Jordon…
We are proud to announce that two schools were granted the Schools of Sanctuary award this year! Lawnswood High School and Beeston Primary have submitted their portfolio and our awarding committee was delighted to endorse both.
During our recent Aspirations Week at Bracken Edge we were lucky enough to have Zebiba visit us. Zebiba came to talk to years 5 and 6 about her life, career and being a refugee. The children were greatly moved by her talk and are now all fired up to raise…
Here are some resources to teach and talk about the recent Syria refugee crisis.
Beeston Primary’s Garden of Sanctuary
The oversubscribed Schools of Sanctuary: Learning and Sharing conference was held at the West Yorkshire Playhouse (soon to be the first Theatre of Sanctuary) in Leeds. Participants included teachers, students of Education and young people from refugee and asylum seeker families. In addition there were representatives from The Children’s Society,…
Our latest newsletter is free to download from here, with inspiring stories from Schools of Sanctuary groups, menu of services for schools of sanctuary, tips and upcoming events.