As well as being a pressing and important issue for us to speak about, we believe that the specific issues facing those who seek sanctuary offer a prism for children to understand themselves and the world around them. As well as choosing texts which directly link to this issue throughout the year and partnering with local organisations like New Routes and the Nest Project, we celebrate our commitment to this topic annually by taking part in Norfolk Welcomes and Refugee Week.
New Leaves Project - Year 5
Children hand stitched leaves to be made into an amazing “nest of welcome”, working with local artists, Bekah and Claire from the Nest Project. The nest was displayed in the Forum in Norwich during Refugee Week 2021.
If you’d like to learn more about our approach to this work and inclusion more broadly, you can watch the video of our Assistant Head for Inclusion, Will Turnpenny, delivering a talk to trainee teachers from the Norfolk Teacher Training Centre.
https://www.norfolksos.co.uk/our-work/promoting-inclusive-practice
Skip to the end to watch a collaborative poem performance made during lockdown.