School of Sanctuary

We are a School of Sanctuary! 

The Schools of Sanctuary scheme is a growing network of educational settings committed to creating a culture of welcome, understanding, and belonging for those forced to flee.  

Schools of Sanctuary is an initiative to celebrate the good practice of schools who foster a culture of welcome and belonging for all, especially asylum seeking and refugee families. Schools of Sanctuary helps and encourages schools to educate the whole school community about the experiences of people who are forcibly displaced and engage with and support people seeking sanctuary in their local communities.  

The aim is to create a school environment that fosters belonging, safety, respect, awareness and support, regardless of people's background, ethnicity, faith or gender. Schools that are committed to the scheme's shared vision of welcome and belonging can apply for a Schools of Sanctuary award. 

Here at Earlham Nursery School we have signed the pledge to up hold the principles of the School of Sanctuary network to create a safe and welcoming school for all of our families, regardless of  background, ethnicity, faith or gender. We are committed to the scheme's shared vision of welcome. 

We were delighted to receive the School of Sanctuary Award in November 2025. 

What our assessor said,

"This recognition is a testament to your school’s continued commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all and including sanctuary seeking students."

We are delighted to join the Schools of Sanctuary network. 

Since 2023 we have been part of the Day of Welcome, which is observed by schools across Norfolk and the UK. 

During the day we talk with the children about what and who makes them feel safe, how they can help each other in school and what is feels like to be scared or worries and how we can get help.