School of Sanctuary:

Welbeck Academy is proud to be a School of Sanctuary.  We have always been a school that has welcomed and embraced all people and strongly opposed discrimination.

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

A School of Sanctuary is a school which helps its pupils, staff and wider community to 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 place for all to feel safe, seen, supported and included.

We strive to ensure that we provide opportunities to learn, understand and take actions to support those who are seeking sanctuary. We will embed concepts of welcome, safety and inclusion throughout school life and the curriculum. We aim to share these values across the whole school and the wider local community.

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 refugees and people seeking sanctuary to British society. Sanctuary seekers are welcomed, included and supported within our organisation.

City of Sanctuary Resources: HERE

Support for Asylum Seekers: HERE

Understanding the lived experiences of others: HERE