School of Sanctuary
What is a School of Sanctuary?
A school of Sanctuary is a school that is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for those seeking sanctuary.
It is a space for those whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at home or are just looking for a space they can feel safe.
A School of Sanctuary is a school that helps its students, staff and wider community 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 school that is proud to be a place of safety and inclusion for all.
The Skipton Academy's Pledge
The Skipton Academy pledges support to 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. As a school, we recognise the contribution of refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary to the UK. In working towards becoming a School of Sanctuary we pledge to:
- Learn what it means to be seeking sanctuary and about the lives of refugees, migrants and marginalised groups in the UK.
- Take Action to support sanctuary seekers in the daily life of the school.
- Share this new knowledge and understanding with the school's wider community & the Schools of Sanctuary network.
We are committed to working towards becoming a recognised School of Sanctuary and we are willing for our school to be added to a list of Schools of Sanctuary Ireland.
