At All Saints CiW Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that our children and their families, staff and the community understand what it means to be seeking sanctuary and the struggles asylum seekers and refugees face. We extend a welcome to everyone as equal, valued members of the school community. We aim to extend a hand of friendship to those who need it; making everyone feel equal and valued as part of our ‘All Saints  family’.
 
All of our pupils are valued as individuals and are equal to one another. We regularly provide our children with a wealth of experiences which help them to understand and appreciate the cultures of other countries and indeed of our pupils.
 
As an aspiring school of sanctuary, we are committed to:
-Fostering a culture of welcome for everyone, especially refugees, asylum seekers and other sanctuary seekers.

· Promote the voices and celebrate the contributions to our society of people who have either sought or are seeking sanctuary.

· Build understanding of the experiences of displaced people and help combat stereotypes about refugees and asylum seekers.

What is a School of Sanctuary?

School of Sanctuary is an initiative that celebrates good practice of schools who foster a culture of welcome and inclusion for all.

It is a school that demonstrates its commitment to creating a safe environment that benefits everybody, including anyone in its community who is seeking sanctuary.

It is a school that plays a crucial part in helping young people to make sense of the world and to understand what it means to be seeking sanctuary. It is a school that helps young people to create positive changes in their communities and to become responsible citizens.

Why become a School of Sanctuary?

 The Welsh curriculum has four core purposes that are the shared vision and aspiration for every child and young person in our school. These purposes are:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn throughout their lives.
• Enterprising, creative contributors who are ready to play a full part in life and work.
• Ethical, well-informed citizens of Wales and the world.
• Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.

We will:

· Contribute to Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Development within our school.

· Provide learning opportunities around global issues, human rights, social justice, diversity and interdependence.

· Build on a school culture that does not accept intolerance and bullying.

· Underpin work on building an inclusive and supportive school community.

· Increase pupil voice to become responsible citizens and promote active citizenship.

· Engage with families in the local community.

· Provide opportunities to network with other schools.

What is the value of this award for All Saints Church in Wales Primary School?

This is an opportunity for all stakeholders (staff, parents, governors, children, community) for our school to showcase how inclusive and welcoming we are, by successfully achieving this award
 

Useful Links:
City of Sanctuary UK
The Refugee Council
Refugee Week 2024
The Bell Foundation