Schools of Sanctuary

Being recognised as a School of Sanctuary means our school has shown a clear commitment to making sure every child and family feels welcomed, safe, included and supported to thrive. Safeguarding is our highest priority.

We are proud to be a school where every child feels safe, where individual needs are understood, and where pupils are equipped to be kind and thoughtful members of our community. The Schools of Sanctuary programme is not political — it simply helps schools to understand why people seek safety, and to lead with kindness and humanity.

Our aim is to create a culture of kindness, inclusion and respect, supporting refugee and asylum-seeking pupils so they feel safe and able to learn, while helping all children understand the importance of compassion and belonging.

The Schools of Sanctuary programme provides free guidance and resources to schools, encouraging them to review their practices, and celebrates those that show real commitment to welcome. Schools do not pay to take part, and all activities are teacher-led, age-appropriate and fully in line with safeguarding requirements. This can include classroom discussions about kindness, starting a buddy scheme to welcome new classmates, or projects that explore different cultures. Together, these steps help build a network of schools where every child — whatever their background — feels safe, valued and able to thrive. Find out more here

Welcome Committee

At Earlsdon Primary we feel passionate that all children should feel safe and  welcome when arriving at school,  whatever their educational or cultural background. Our school Welcome Committee help to drive that ethos of welcome throughout the school to new arrivals, families and visitors too our school.

The team hold regular events to welcome new children to the school, give out welcome packs and are a friendly face for new arrivals to look out for whilst they are settling into our school routines. 

Our official Schools of Sanctuary Award was presented by two representatives from Carriers of Hope, Sue Sampson and her husband Greg, Seyedeh Naseriniaki, one of the leads on Coventry City of Sanctuary, as well as Zarah Sultana MP for Coventry South. During the ceremony, children sang, read poems from refugee week and the Welcome Committee talked about their important role in school.