We all have a part to play in building a welcoming and inclusive society.

Schools of Sanctuary are a national network of over 380 primary and secondary schools, nurseries and sixth forms all committed to creating a culture of welcome and inclusion for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Driven by teachers, school staff, parents, governors and community groups, this network supports the thousands of young people seeking sanctuary in the UK, raises awareness of the issues facing people in the asylum system, challenges misconceptions and builds social cohesion.⁣

As a school, we have signed the City of Sanctuary organisation pledge as we believe this is what we are already doing to support our families and children in school. This is the pledge which we have signed to follow.

We support the ‘City of Sanctuary’ vision that the UK will be a welcoming place of safety for all and proud to offer sanctuary to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We endorse the City of Sanctuary Charter, and agree to act in accordance with City of Sanctuary values and apply the network principles within our work (as far as our specific context enables us to).

We recognise the contribution of people seeking sanctuary. Sanctuary seekers are welcomed, included and supported within our context. We expect our branches or local groups (if any) to support their local City of Sanctuary group if one exists, and will facilitate contact between them and their local City of Sanctuary group.”

Interested in joining this movement of welcome?

This website and our Resource Pack are designed to inspire and guide you through the process.

To keep up to date with the latest resources, events and activities, sign up to our regular mailing list and the termly newsletter. 

We hold regular events to help those in the network share ideas, activities and experiences – have a look at the events page for details of upcoming webinars and meetings but also see our event recordings for past events.