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Teaching class/ form ‘greetings’ in the learners’ other languages; -

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Parent/carers are supported to understand the importance and benefits of promoting first/ other language maintenance; -

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Visibility of learners’ languages in schools; -

Celebration of learners’ use of other languages, including recognising reading in other languages as part of book challenges; -

And if an EYFS setting, the school participates in the Bookstart dual language programme.

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This Valentine’s Day, we are coming together to show compassion, not cruelty, and to stand in solidarity with refugees.

Last year, the Government announced a number of policies that risk reducing the rights and protections available to refugees. These plans do not reflect who we are as a school community. Every day, we see warmth, kindness and humanity in our classrooms—and we know that when given the chance, refugees can enrich our communities in countless ways.

This Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for us to show that compassion loudly and proudly.

How you can get involved

We are asking children  to take part by:

🧡 Creating an orange heart (draw it, craft it, print it—anything creative!)
🧡 Taking a photo of your heart
🧡 Posting it on Twitter/X, using our school account, to help spread the message of kindness and welcome

This small gesture helps amplify a national movement showing support for refugees and highlights the power of community compassion.

Thank you for supporting. 

The session encouraged empathy, active listening, and thoughtful questioning. Pupils were able to engage directly with the speakers, gaining insight into the challenges faced by refugees and the strength required to overcome them. Staff also benefitted from hearing these testimonies, strengthening our whole‑school commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

This visit played a significant role in deepening our school community’s understanding of what it means to offer sanctuary. It highlighted the importance of kindness, dignity, and belonging, and reinforced our work in ensuring that all children and families feel safe, valued, and supported within our school.