We are a growing network of Further Education colleges, working together to make education safe, supportive and empowering for all.
Driven by learners, teachers, college staff and community groups, this network works to overcome barriers people seeking safety face accessing and progressing in education and contribute to fostering understanding, connection and belonging in their communities.
Further Education colleges are often the first landing place for people seeking sanctuary – and can play a central role in ensuring they feel safe, supported and have opportunities to thrive.
The FE Colleges of Sanctuary programme aims to advise, support and inspire members of our FE Colleges of Sanctuary network with expert advice, tailored resources, a half-termly newsletter, regular events and facilitated networking opportunities.
Work Towards the FE College of Sanctuary Award
More than 30 colleges across the UK have already earned the FE College of Sanctuary award in recognition of their efforts to go above and beyond to build safer, kinder colleges and communities. The first step – join the City of Sanctuary movement for welcome.
Advised and encouraged every step of the way by a key contact, colleges can work through the rigorous but supportive award process to both recognise their strengths and review, refine and develop college-wide practice. Working with their community, including learners seeking sanctuary, local refugee organisations/groups and other partners and stakeholders in their local area this is a transformative whole-college effort to strengthen college processes, expertise and culture. Learn more.
Please note: for our purposes, our Colleges of Sanctuary Stream refers to Further Education (FE) Colleges due to the specific complexities of post-19 education for people seeking sanctuary. Sixth form colleges would be under Schools of Sanctuary.
Disclaimer: FE Colleges of Sanctuary are awarded by the City of Sanctuary UK organisation, the local CoS group and partners in good faith and we cannot be held responsible for places of sanctuary who have been awarded but no longer subscribe to our values and principles.