Schools of Sanctuary is a national network of over 400 nurseries, primary and secondary schools across the UK that are committed to creating a culture of welcome and inclusion for refugees and people seeking asylum. To become an accredited School of Sanctuary, primary and secondary schools must demonstrate that they have implemented eight criteria across three core areas:

• Learn – learning about what it means to be a person seeking sanctuary, the issues they face and how to support those who are seeking sanctuary within a school.
• Embed – embedding a culture of welcome and inclusion in their fabric
• Share – sharing their values and activities across the schools community.

As well as providing information and support for schools who would like to become a School of Sanctuary, the Schools of Sanctuary website provides links to a range of resources that can be accessed by all schools to promote a culture of inclusion, including:

• Teaching resources and assemblies
• Videos of refugees telling their stories
• Booklists of titles on the theme of sanctuary
• Training and CPD opportunities
• Webinars and events

City of Sanctuary UK: Schools of Sanctuary are accredited by City of Sanctuary UK, a registered charity that coordinates and supports  a network of individuals, groups and organisations across the UK to encourage inclusivity, solidarity and compassion for people from a forced displacement background.