An Introduction to City of Sanctuary
New to City of Sanctuary or just plain curious? Join us on November 6 for an overview of the background and growth of the City of Sanctuary movement across the UK, share our values and aims and how we work with community organisations across the whole of the UK to support new arrivals. Register here.
TRAINING LAUNCH: Supporting Refugee Children in the Classroom
Join us on November 21st to launch ‘Supporting refugee children in the classroom’ the new teacher education programme developed by Refugee Education UK and the University of Nottingham. Register here.
Libraries Award Info session
Join us on November 8th to learn about the award process and for us to answer any questions. This is geared towards groups or Libraries that are looking to either assess or apply for an award. Register here
Lunchtime Meet-Up
Join us on November 14th for an informal lunchtime meet-up. Meet and chat with members from the City of Sanctuary network to have some fun and talk about topics such as well-being, education, projects or general chat. You can choose the breakout rooms that most appeal to you. Feel free to suggest ideas for topics to discuss. Bring your lunch and a cuppa! Register here.
Arts award info session
Join us on November 8th to learn about the award process and for us to answer any questions. This is geared towards groups or arts institutions that are looking to either assess or apply for an award. Register here.
Human Trafficking and its Relevance to the Education Sector
Human trafficking is one of the most misunderstood and growing crimes in Scotland. Higher education students are currently considered one of the most at risk groups. This session on November 21st will provide an introduction to human trafficking; dispelling some myths, describing basic indicators and reporting mechanisms, as well as sharing approaches other Scottish educational institutions are taking to combat this.
FE Colleges Network Meeting: Wellbeing and Welfare
Join us on 30th Nov for a meeting of the FE Colleges of Sanctuary Network where we will focus on the actions FE Colleges can take to support the wellbeing and welfare of students seeking sanctuary. Register here.
Councils of Sanctuary: How have they done it?
Join us on December 5th to be inspired by councils which have gone though the ‘Council of Sanctuary’ recognition process during 2023. This session is aimed at Local Authorities and their local partners. Register now.
Wellbeing of refugee children - survey
Save the Children are conducting research into the wellbeing of refugee children across Europe and their hopes and dreams for the future. They are looking for, 1) Refugee children to respond to their multilingual survey, with permission from their parents. Participants will receive a £10 voucher; 2) Teachers to participate in a 1:1 online/phone interview at a time that works for you. If interested, email Lucy Piling [email protected].
Other Side of Hope magazine
The latest edition of this refugee and migrant led literary magazine is out now. If you can, please support the project by buying a copy for £7 plus p&p. Any profit from sales goes towards the next volume, so they can keep the magazine running and paying their contributors.
New research finds attitudes to immigration warming in Scotland
Migration Policy Scotland has published new research on public attitudes to immigration in Scotland. This is the first representative survey in Scotland since 2014. The report finds people in Scotland have become more welcoming of immigrants. Read it here.
Warm Welcome Spaces
Warm Welcome Spaces are opening their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. Register your community space by clicking here.
The cost of living crisis, rising visa fees and their impact on people who have migrated to the UK - survey
Please share this survey on how the cost of living crisis is impacting people affected by no recourse to public funds restrictions.
Schools of Sanctuary: our impact
We’ve just reviewed the last school year – and WOW, it was a big one. Over a hundred primary and secondary schools, early years settings and sixth forms were awarded as Schools of Sanctuary and nearly 300 more signed the supporting organisation pledge and took the first step on this journey. Read the full report here.
New report: Out of sight, Out of mind: How two systems lock the youngest refugee and asylum-seeking children out of early education in England.
UNICEF UK and Refugee Education UK (REUK) are holding an event on14 Nov to launch their new report shining a light on a group of children who are often overlooked in policy making. Register here.
Pallant House Gallery: Sanctuary Selects
Sanctuary in Chichester have worked with their local gallery to develop a new exhibition. People seeking sanctuary have explored the Gallery’s collection of 20th and 21st-century prints and ceramics, they then chose works that mean something to them and shared their personal responses through accompanying labels. Find out more here.
Wellbeing resources
BeWell is a project aiming to improve wellbeing of people working in the migration sector. They have designed a fantastic toolkit to support groups in discussing wellbeing with team members and designing wellbeing policies and practices.
Liz Hubberd from Manchester City of Sanctuary has been involved in this brilliant resource. If you would like someone to walk you through the toolkit, please contact her directly on liz@manchester.cityofsanctuary.org. | 
