Friday 16 June 2023

A Day of Welcome is a day of solidarity and learning in schools that aims to build a culture of welcome and understanding for refugees and asylum seekers.
The celebration is designed to support schools and families in marking Refugee Week (19-25th June) and to send a clear message that for those in need of sanctuary, our communities are welcoming places.
Everyone is welcome to join in with A Day of Welcome! Regardless of where you are, we will provide you with ideas, resources and activities that make it easy for schools and families to participate, both in school and at home. For those schools located in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, we will also be providing resources specifically designed to share little-known local histories of refugee migration.

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Our Aims

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To build understanding of the experiences and contributions of refugees and asylum seekers.

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To uncover and celebrate little-known stories of refugee migration.

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To signpost Refugee Week events which pupils, families and staff may wish to participate in.

Who is it for?

A Day of Welcome is an opportunity for schools to engage with issues relating to refugee migration, and to understand what it means to be seeking sanctuary. Schools can register to receive exclusive access to resources, suitable for their age group. If you are based in Norfolk, Cambridgeshire or Essex there are also additional materials available which explore refugee histories in your county.

What does involve?

There is no fixed template for how A Day of Welcome should operate. You can pick and choose what fits your situation from the resources and recommendations that you will receive. It is designed to be a focal point for children and young people to be involved with Refugee Week 2023 (19-25th June). Click here to view our Teacher’s Guide for 2022 to get an idea of the kind of resources available for schools.

What inspired us?

A Day of Welcome aims to shine a spotlight on stories of refugee migration from the past and to build a culture of welcome and understanding for refugees and asylum seekers in the present. The resources for A Day of Welcome 2022 were inspired by the Kindertansport - the rescue effort which took thousands of Jewish children to safety ahead of World War Two (1939-1945).

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