A Day of Welcome is an annual day of solidarity and learning in schools that aims to build a culture of welcome and understanding for people seeking sanctuary. This year it takes place on Friday 12 June 2026.
Celebrated by more than 820 schools in 2025, A Day of Welcome supports teachers to develop refugee education and to kickstart Refugee Week (15-21 June 2026) by providing FREE live events, resources and activities for pupils of all ages.
Register here.
Registered schools will get access to:
• A Teachers’ Guide – A summary of this year’s offer for Day of Welcome 2026 and everything you will need to plan your Day of Welcome.
• Teaching & learning resources– Providing new lessons, guidance and activities for EYFS-KS4/Progression Steps 1-4.
• Free live events – with Michael Rosen, Dina Nayeri and more ... By sharing books, art and stories, we will bring the voices and experiences of people with lived experience of seeking sanctuary into your classroom (for pupils 5-18 years old).
• Refugee Education support - Sharing the latest training and guidance on how best to support any pupils and families at your school who have experienced forced displacement.
Can't join us on the day? Register and download our resources to use at any time in the school year.
Our aspiration is to help every school to be a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for everyone, including those seeking sanctuary. Will you join us?
Day of Welcome email: dayofwelcome@uk.cityofsanctuary.org
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