Children, young people and families, Education
DECP publishes guidance for schools welcoming refugee children
Schools and the adults working in them all play a key role in providing a safe and stable environment for refugee children in which they can develop, flourish and learn.
31 October 2021
The first task for a school planning to receive refugee children will be to develop a culture and context that will enhance the refugees' resilience by helping them feel safe, and start to develop a sense of belonging in the school and wider community, this is an essential prerequisite to formal learning.
Read our guidelines for schools welcoming and supporting refugee children