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In a world where the word "refugee" often feels distant and abstract, we rarely get the chance to truly listen…
In a world where the word "refugee" often feels distant and abstract, we rarely get the chance to truly listen…
*This page was developed by a Sanctuary in Politics Course graduate whose own children's educational experiences had been affected by…
Guidance and Resources for Parents, Carers and Teachers
Promoting Multilingualism in SchoolIn December 2021, Schools of Sanctuary spoke alongside Dr. Sabine Little from the Lost Wor(l)ds project at…
For students with little personal experience of moving countries, learning about migration and the experiences of people seeking sanctuary more…
Acorn Nursery is a Brighton and Hove City Council nursery situated on the outskirts of the city in Mileoak. Brighton…
On Wednesday 3rd November the Schools of Sanctuary Team at City of Sanctuary UK held a webinar in partnership with Refugee Education UK to help schools meet the needs of newly arrived Afghan students that arrive in their community. This event brought together around 120 participants from across the UK…
This page is under development. Here we intend to share the latest resources, guidance and advice to help schools to learn about Afghans who are arriving in the UK and support the children who are entering UK schools. Please return to this page regularly to see the latest additions and…
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…
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