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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

A huge thank you to the New-to-English students and staff at Carlton Bolling who raised an incredible £528.30 for us this term through bun sales and selling Eid cards! Many students even stayed behind after school to help make the buns! We are so grateful for your continued support 🧡

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Thanks to Bradford Council for writing this press release about our recent awards event! We are very grateful for Bradford Council's continued support for our work. You can read more below 👇 tinyurl.com/462jpyar

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Celebrating Sanctuary-Seekers’ Success at Inspirational Education Awards

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

🌞 Our Summer Newsletter is here! 🌱 As we wrap up the term, we’re excited to share & celebrate stories of small actions at grassroot level which have sparked change in education, policy, and perception of people seeking sanctuary. 📬Read our full newsletter here: tinyurl.com/yv9pabmu 🙏 Thank you

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We're delighted to have supported this project by @thewordupnorth.bsky.social with three of our Schools of Sanctuary in Bradford District exploring what it means to feel welcomed, especially for people seeking sanctuary seekers arriving in our city.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We're excited to share with you the wonderful video made by Tom Harmer of our Bradford Sanctuary Seekers Education Awards 2025. A huge thank you to Bradford 2025 for hosting the event & to Bradford Council's Education Access Team for pulling it together. Team work! 🙌 www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L-4...

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Bradford Sanctuary Seekers Awards 2025

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Did you catch us on the news last night?! 🎥📺 A huge thank you to ITV Calendar news for capturing some of the amazing work taking place at Hanson Academy and shining a light on their NTE (New-to-English) provision. Watch it here: www.itv.com/watch/news/b...

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Community as a Superpower! 💥🌍 This Year 7 pupil from Carlton Bolling knows exactly who the real superheroes are in BD3! Want to see some more creative takes on this year's theme for Refugee Week? Check out our schools' online art exhibition - www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPQC...

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🧡 This #RefugeeWeek, #oursuperpower is…teaching & educating (remember: if you work in education or with young people, YOU have the power to build empathy and understanding in the next generation 🫶👏) @refugeeweek.bsky.social #SimpleActs #CommunityAsASuperpower #RefugeeWeek

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

📣 Refugee Week is here! 🌍✨ We’re kicking off this week by sharing our beautiful art exhibition, created by young people from schools across Bradford District who’ve explored themes of community, home, belonging, identity, and hope. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPQC...

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Bradford Schools' Art Exhibition 2025 'Community as a Superpower'

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Happy 'A Day of Welcome'! Today 800+ schools across the UK are taking part in a national day of solidarity & learning to help build a culture of welcome for people seeking sanctuary across school communities🧡 Thank you to each and every one of you. Artwork: Coop Academy Penny Oaks, Bradford

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Have you registered for this year’s Day of Welcome yet? Only 2 days to go and there are some incredible resources plus free live events with the brilliant Gulwali Passarlay Hossam Fazulla and Dina Nayeri lined up. Register here: schools.cityofsanctuary.org/reso.../a-da...

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A Day of Welcome - Schools of Sanctuary

A day of learning and solidarity that helps schools to build a culture of welcome and understanding for all, including refugees and asylum seekers.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

In preparation for A Day of Welcome on Friday 13th June, the team have put together an excellent curation of children’s books about refugees and sanctuary seekers for The Guardian 👇 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

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The best books for children about refugees

Ahead of Refugee Week, we round up entertaining stories, poems and nonfiction to help children of all ages learn about refugees and gain understanding

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

🎨 Just a few spaces Left for schools to take part in this year’s Refugee Week Art Exhibition! The 2025 theme is “Community as a Superpower” – a powerful opportunity for students to explore how kindness, belonging, and togetherness can change lives.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Join UK schools across the country on Fri 13 June for 'A Day of Welcome'! A day of solidarity, storytelling & creativity designed to build a culture of welcome & understanding for people seeking sanctuary. Book free tickets & access resources here 👇 schools.cityofsanctuary.org/resources/a-...

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A Day of Welcome - Schools of Sanctuary

A day of learning and solidarity that helps schools to build a culture of welcome and understanding for all, including refugees and asylum seekers.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Refugee Week is fast-approaching: 16-22 June 2025. What are your plans? It's not too late to sign up for any of our 12 activities for schools & colleges running across Bradford District. Let's make RW2025 a memorable celebration of welcome, community & unity across our District! tinyurl.com/2kcmjfed

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Refugee Week 2025: 16th - 22nd June - Bradford City of Sanctuary

Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year’s theme is ‘Community as a Supe...

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Today marks 80 years since VE Day. We remember the sacrifices made for peace & freedom. WWII displaced millions. Today, 122.6 million people are forcibly displaced, searching for safety. We honour VE Day not just by remembering, but by acting. #VEDay80 #RefugeesWelcome #NeverAgainIsNow

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

It was a privilege to be the guest speaker and give out the awards at Bradford College’s Adult Skills STAR Awards yesterday. ✨ Hearing the stories of students - many who have overcome huge challenges - was inspiring. Huge congratulations to all award winners! 🧡👏 #bradfordcollege #furthereducation

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Fundraise with us this term! 🧡 We love our work but right now we're under real pressure & we need your support. Support refugee students in Bradford by taking on a challenge - walk, read or get creative! Every £ helps. Get the pack: tinyurl.com/mr2k4ts5 or donate: bradford.cityofsanctuary.org/donate

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🎨✨ Calling all schools! Take part in our Annual Art Exhibition for Refugee Week! 🌍 This year’s theme, Community as a Superpower, invites students to show what makes communities welcoming & strong - especially for refugees. Get involved & celebrate the power of community. tinyurl.com/4a52dx4j

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Schools' Art Exhibition - Bradford City of Sanctuary

Refugee Week 2025: Community as a Superpower This year we are hosting the exhibition in libraries across the Bradford District. With this year’s theme being ‘Community as a Superpower,’ we felt it mad...

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Welcome back to the summer term! ☀️ Our Summer 1 digest in available for download: dates, CPD, resources, research & opportunities for this half term. We are v excited about our new Refugee Week pack too - 12 ways for your school/college to get involved! bradford.cityofsanctuary.org/sanctuary-in...

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News - Bradford City of Sanctuary

Half termly digests (key dates, CPD, new resources, research and opportunities): Summer 1 2025 Spring 2 2025 Spring 1 2025 Autumn 2 2024 Autumn 1 2024 Summer term 2024 Spring term 2023 _______________...

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Wow - what a great line-up! The Refugee Week Film Programme is back, showcasing powerful, moving and eye-opening stories from around the world that explore home, hope, and humanity. Sign up below to receive access to the films in June (16th-22nd)👉 refugeeweek.org.uk/take-part/fi...

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Film Programme

We are so excited to announce the Refugee Week 2025 Film programme curated by Other Cinemas and Counterpoints Arts. About the Refugee Week film programme: This year, Counterpoints Arts and Other Cine...

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Did you know that Bradford has just been named the first Cultural City of Sanctuary ever?! What a fantastic achievement - we are so proud to have @bradford2025.co.uk in our @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social network 🧡 Watch the video released here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpWs... #bradford2025

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Bradford: City of Sanctuary

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Well, what a special assembly the children at St Stephen's had yesterday when City of Sanctuary founder Dr Inderjit Bhogal visited them. Great efforts by children to make the City of Sanctuary logo too! 🧡 Read more on our FB page about the assembly's special meaning. @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

📬✨ As we wrap up another busy term, we wanted to share our latest newsletter with you - it’s attached to this email. It’s full of stories from local schools and colleges and highlights some of the great work happening across Bradford District! tinyurl.com/35p8ekat

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Many schools across the Bradford District are on a mission to provide a warm welcome to all, including those seeking sanctuary. St Stephen's CE Primary is one of them. At our Communities of Practice meeting, a Y6 teacher, shared their School of Sanctuary journey. 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABQo...

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Spotlight on Best Practice: St Stephen's CE Primary

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Eid Mubarak! Very best wishes to all those celebrating the Eid al-Fitr festival.

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City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We are already looking forward to this year's awards celebration during Refugee Week 2025! More info coming soon. 🧡 In the meantime, here's a snippet of last year's in case you missed it... www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJJa...

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Bradford Sanctuary Seekers Awards 2024

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Join us for our Communities of Practice Meeting tonight! 📅✨ Hear from schools that have successfully achieved the School of Sanctuary Award, sharing their journey of who, how, and why they made it happen. 📅 Date: Monday 24th March ⏰ Time: 3:45-4:45pm 📍 Where: Online Drop us a DM to register! ✨

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I've just had a great chat with Asylum Speakers, who bring real stories of displacement into classrooms. Their speakers share personal journeys that help students understand migration in a meaningful way. 📩 info@asylumspeakers.com Let’s make education about migration real and relevant. 🧡

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

At our next online Communities of Practice meeting we'll be hearing from local schools who have been through the School of Sanctuary process - it’s a great chance to see how your school might get involved! Email: schools@bradford.cityofsanctuary.org for the meeting link.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

✨ What’s the most important thing your child can learn at school? Maths, English, science? But what about the other lessons? Schools of Sanctuary encourages work schools are doing around teaching children empathy, respect, and tolerance. Let’s raise a generation that builds bridges, not walls. 🤝🏽🌎

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Calling all schools! Are you passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for ALL? Want to learn how your school can get involved with the Sanctuary Award? Join our online Communities of Practice mtg where local schools will share ideas & advice. 24 Mar 3:45pm. DM/email to register!

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

✨ There's nothing I love more than seeing schools & colleges in our network come together to create something amazing! Read about a great new partnership between Hoyle Court Primary School in Baildon & a school in Kenya brought together by Bradford College's ESOL Department tinyurl.com/592ds3a4

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New Partnership Connects School Children from Baildon and Mombasa - Bradford College

A budding Bradford College partnership has seen school children from Baildon linked up with those of the same age in Mombasa, Kenya.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

📚✨ Education is a lifeline. ✨📚 For young people seeking sanctuary, school or college is not just a place to gain knowledge; it’s a safe haven, a community, and a path to a brighter future. Amidst uncertainty, education provides stability, hope, and a sense of belonging.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Are you passionate about creating a safe & welcoming environment for refugee & asylum-seeking students? Want to learn how your school can get involved with the Sanctuary Award? Join us for our next Communities of Practice Meeting on 24.3.35 📅✨ Email schools@bradford.cityofsanctuary.org for the link.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Do you have young children in your school, incl those seeking sanctuary, or who you meet through your work who are experiencing traumatic grief? This is a really valuable resource, providing teachers and caregivers ways to recognise and assist young people. Link for the PDF: tinyurl.com/yct3kx3n

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Tomorrow, on #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the resilience & achievements of women worldwide. This is to those who have been displaced; who have rebuilt their lives, learnt new languages, navigated unfamiliar systems, pursued education & created brighter futures for their families. 🧡

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

World Book Day: Stories of refuge, hope & welcome 📚🌍 Today, on #worldbookday, we celebrate books that tell the powerful stories of people seeking sanctuary. These stories build empathy, challenge perspectives &remind us of the strength of the human spirit. Books for all ages 👉 tinyurl.com/fhtc4b66

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Did you know many colleges (eg. Keighley) across the UK have been recognised as Colleges of Sanctuary? They go above & beyond to create a safe and welcoming environment for refugees and asylum seekers: ✅ Improved access to education ✅ A supportive community ✅ Raising awareness ✅ Practical support

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Congratulations to Bradford College, one of our Colleges of Sanctuary, for winning The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL at the Association of Colleges Beacon Awards! 🏆👏 It recognises their outstanding commitment to supporting ESOL learners & ensuring inclusive, high-quality education.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We've loved supporting Native Scientists in Bradford schools. Last week's workshops at Carlton Bolling took place in 4 different dialects! 🧪🔬 The aim: ✅ Promote multilingualism in learning ✅ Provide role models from similar cultural backgrounds to boost scientific literacy & inspire careers in STEM

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🌸📢 Spring 2 2025 Update! 📢🌸 Our half-termly digest is here! 🎉 📅 Key dates and events 📚 CPD opportunities 🆕 New resources & research All for Bradford schools & colleges across the District! 👉 Check it out now: 🔗 bradford.cityofsanctuary.org/sanctuary-in...

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News - Bradford City of Sanctuary

Half termly digests (key dates, CPD, new resources, research and opportunities): Spring 2 2025 Spring 1 2025 Autumn 2 2024 Autumn 1 2024 Summer term 2024 Spring term 2023 _____________________________...

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

It was great to be with staff at Hanson Academy yesterday for training, introducing Schools of Sanctuary & talking about the vital role education plays to support young people seeking safety in Bradford. Becoming a School of Sanctuary is more than a title. It's about meaningful policies & practices.

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Bradford Schools and Colleges of Sanctuary @bradford-scos.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

It's International Mother Language Day! There are about 6,500 languages in the world but did you know a language disappears & dies every 2 weeks? Today promotes the importance of linguistic diversity & multilingualism. The benefits of providing multilingual support in schools 👉 tinyurl.com/bdjaspvn

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