St John's and St Peter's C of E Primary is looking to become an accredited
 SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our vision states that we are a 'welcoming school family.'
We aspire to live that out every day.

What does it mean to become a School of Sanctuary?

A School of Sanctuary is a school that is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all, especially those seeking sanctuary. This could be people whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at home, or who are just looking for a space of safety.

A School of Sanctuary is a school that helps its students, staff and wider community understand what it means to be seeking sanctuary and to extend a welcome to everyone as equal, valued members of the school community. It is a school that is proud to be a place of safety and inclusion for all.

No matter your school’s demographic, becoming a School of Sanctuary is for all schools. Educating your students on what it means to be seeking sanctuary is beneficial for all students to be able to empathise with the plight of others, and to dispel negative myths surrounding those seeking refuge.

The programme began in Yorkshire and there are now Schools of Sanctuary in many English towns and cities, as well as in Wales and Ireland.

A School of Sanctuary is a school that has received a Sanctuary Award from City of Sanctuary UK or a partner organisation in recognition of its good practice in fostering a culture of welcome, belonging and solidarity for those seeking safety.

 

Why become a School of Sanctuary?

• Create a sense of safety and inclusion for all
• Develop an understanding of what it means to seek sanctuary. Dispel negative myths
• Provide learning opportunities around human rights, social justice, diversity and interdependence
• Strengthen race equality and community cohesion work
• Increase students’ voice and promote active citizenship
• Augment work to attain Stephen Lawrence Education Standard or other inclusion award initiatives
• Provide evidence to meet Ofsted expectations for high educational achievement for refugee and unaccompanied asylum seeking children