Sanctuary status for Holton school

VOG Council

A Barry primary school has become only the second in the Vale to be awarded 'sanctuary' status.

Holton Primary School is now among over a thousand education settings in the UK to be recognised for a welcome and caring environment.

Judges said they were impressed with how the school ensure that not only children feel part of the community, but also their parents, families and beyond.

The Labour MP for the Vale of Glamorgan, Kanishka Narayan, and the school's headteacher, Ty Golding, was among those who attended a special award presentation at Holton Primary on Friday.

Vale Council leader Lis Burnett said: "Becoming a School of Sanctuary is not an easy task, requiring a whole school effort and going above and beyond statutory requirements, and Holton is a truly exceptional example of what school of sanctuary is all about. You should all be very proud."

"The Vale has a proud history as being a place that welcomes people from all around the world, and the work that is being done as part of our schools of sanctuary and county of sanctuary pledge will ensure that this tradition continues."

"It is so encouraging to see that two of our schools have already achieved the status, and with all the hard work being carried out by schools across the Vale, there will be more to come in the future."

Holton is the Vale's first primary school to be awarded the status, following on from St Cyres Comprehensive in Penarth.

The panel continued: "It is evident that Holton Primary School is the centre of the community they serve. Overall, there exists a clear and purposeful strategic vision which sits with all of the school of sanctuary values."

Vale Council says another 22 schools across the county are working towards the award, as part of its own pledge to become a County of Sanctuary.

A spokesperson said the Vale of Glamorgan "promises to ensure it is a welcoming place for all and creating an inclusive and empowered environment for people seeking sanctuary."

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