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AS EDUCATORS, we are proud to work in schools that welcome and support children and families fleeing conflict, persecution and hardship.
We do not just teach the curriculum; we teach compassion, tolerance and respect. In a world where too many children experience loss and trauma, the message that they are safe, valued and part of our community is not only morally right but educationally vital.
That is why we support Schools of Sanctuary.
Immigration and the arrival of refugees have long enriched British society. From the Windrush generation to those seeking safety from today’s wars, people from across the globe have contributed to our economy, our NHS, our culture and our classrooms. Our shared history is one of exchange and diversity, where food, music, science and ideas from every corner of the world have become part of what it means live in the UK. These are the values that should be at the centre of teaching “British values”
We reject the divisive and dangerous rhetoric of the far right and we believe the the calls to protest against Schools of Sanctuary are not only wrong but shamefully cruel. These protests target some of the most vulnerable children in our society, seeking to make them feel unwelcome in the very places that should offer them hope. Such actions do nothing to improve our communities and everything to spread fear and hatred. As educators, we stand united in our commitment to safe, inclusive schools where every child — regardless of origin — can thrive.
DANIEL KEBEDE, National Education Union (NEU) general secretary
SARAH KILPATRICK, NEU president
ED HARLOW, NEU national vice-president
EMMA ROSE, NEU national past president
JO GRADY, UCU general secretary
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