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 the team is working with the UK Cities of Literature to help spread the word in recognition of the close ties between reading and empathy.
Celebrated by more than 550 schools (and growing each year) it supports teachers to develop refugee education and kickstart Refugee Week (16-22 June 2025) by providing free live events, resources and activities for pupils of all ages.
Register at schools.cityofsanctuary.org/resources/a-day-of-welcome
Registered schools gain access to:
• A Teachers’ Guide – A summary of this year’s offer for Day of Welcome 2025 and everything you will need to plan your own Day of Welcome.
• Teaching & learning resources– Providing new lessons, guidance and activities for KS1-KS4. For our Welsh schools, we have bilingual resources!
• Free live events – 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 on the day? Use our resources at any time to support your school!
Queries? Contact the The Day of Welcome Team at dayofwelcome@uk.cityofsanctuary.org