​​​​​​Back to school nerves are common, but refugee and asylum-seeking students can often face extra challenges. The International Rescue Committee's Healing Classrooms programme supports educators to develop inclusive learning spaces where refugee and asylum-seeking students feel safe and welcome. 

Launched in May 2022, the IRC’s Healing Classrooms approach helps schools and teachers to develop inclusive and nurturing environments where refugee and asylum seeking children can gain the necessary skills to reach their full potential. 

Top tips and resources for setting up an effective buddy system in schools to support refugee and asylum-seeking students in the UK.

A series of drawings created by children who have been displaced tell a powerful story of starting again in a new school in the UK.  

Ideas on how schools can support students in the holy month of Ramadan in the UK.

For children who witness conflict or crisis from a young age, it can have a lasting impact on their ability to thrive in educational and social settings.

As coverage of conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan continue to dominate news headlines, this can spark difficult questions for children seeking to process these distressing events.  

This A3 Poster has10 #SimpleActs suggested for educators, they are adaptable and can be used for KS1- 4.The theme for Refugee Week, Community as a Superpower, draws on the power of community to create inclusive, welcoming environments for people seeking sanctuary and safety.

The 10 top tips in this A5 booklet will support you in building a culture of welcome, belonging and solidarity in your school for those seeking sanctuary.