The FE Colleges of Sanctuary network has experienced remarkable expansion over the past three years, with our college membership tripling in size. This growth has occurred against a backdrop of significant global and national changes: we've witnessed the arrival of displaced people from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and other regions,…
Please note we need colleges wanting to apply this year to sign the pledge and confirm their intention by the…
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Halesowen College has been worked with the City of Sanctuary networks since 2017 and were first awarded as an FE…
In the 2022/23 academic year, staff at Leeds City College grew their understanding of the challenges affecting unaccompanied children by…
Halesowen College encourage English acquisition and peer-to-peer friendships with fantastic Reading Buddies scheme.
Halesowen College's well-established Reading Buddies group continues to thrive with the newest student arrivals; offering meaningful opportunities for sanctuary seeking…
In March, the government announced changes to the UK’s asylum system which will see the claims of anyone who arrives…
We are delighted to be working with Refugee Education UK to deliver practitioner training to promote educational access and outcomes…
On January 27, CoS UK hosted a well-attended webinar in partnership with Refugee Education UK and two speakers from the…
End of Year Celebration and ‘Together with Refugees’ Campaign
Staff at Newcastle City Learning offer practical opportunities for ESOL students to develop business and enterprise skills.
Following a positive consultation of FE Colleges and the entire CoS UK network during spring 2021, CoS UK has decided…
On Thursday 24th June 2021, Fircroft College became the first college in Birmingham to officially receive its College of Sanctuary…
On 17 May 2021, City of Sanctuary held the Scotland launch of the new College of Sanctuary Resource pack in…
On 16 April, CoS UK hosted a Facilitated Conversation on Further Education in England. The webinar came out of discussions…
Fircroft was formally recognised as College of Sanctuary at the start of 2021. Members of staff have shown tremendous effort…