School of Sanctuary

SCHOOL OF SANCTUARY

Ysgol Y Berllan Deg was Cardiff’s first Welsh medium primary school to gain the Sanctuary School accreditation for creating a welcoming environment where pupils, staff and their wider communities understand what it means to be seeking sanctuary. We have recognised the importance of embedding this ethos within our curriculum, helping to support Cardiff’s pledge to be a City of Sanctuary.

What is a School of Sanctuary:

• A place that fosters a culture of welcome and safety for people seeking sanctuary, including asylum seeking and refugee families.
• Educates the whole school community about the human right to sanctuary and identifies practical means for schools to demonstrate that commitment.
• Builds empathy and intercultural awareness through promoting the voices and contributions of people seeking sanctuary, encouraging an understanding of the experiences of displaced people and helping to combat stereotypes.