Topic briefing
Published 27 July 2020
Refugees
Published 27 July 2020
Resources
Reports
- UNICEF UK and Refugee Education UK: Advice for universities
This guide for universities is one of a suite of practitioner advice sheets which have been developed to support individuals and education institutions in helping refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people progress through education. - UNICEF UK and Refugee Education UK: Education transitions for refugee and asylum-seeking young people in the UK
This report explores the barriers for refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people in the UK transitioning to further or higher education. It identifies supporting factors and offers recommendations to smooth the transition process. - Refugee Education UK: I just want to study (2012)
This report shows the extent of the barriers faced by young asylum seekers and refugees trying to access university. - Universities UK: Higher education and displaced people: A guide for UK universities (2018)
This report highlights opportunities for universities to work with and for displaced people, and explores the challenges for those living with displacement. - University of Sussex Centre for International Education: Improving education for refugee background students: research findings (2018)
This report considers the experiences and the needs of refugee background students. - Access HE: Falling through the cracks: Enabling access to higher education for unaccompanied asylum seeker children (2018)
This report identifies barriers to successful participation in higher education for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and provides recommendations to higher education providers on improving support for this group.
Organisations and other resources
- Refugee Education UK
Support refugee children and young people to access and thrive in education, from primary school to university. They publish a range of resources for those with an interest in refugee education. - Article 26
Promotes access to higher education for people who have fled persecution and sought asylum in the UK. - Universities of Sanctuary
Information and resources to support providers wanting to be recognised as a University of Sanctuary. - Coram Children’s Legal Centre
Promotes and protects the rights of children in the UK and internationally in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The centre can provide legal advice on immigration, asylum and nationality. - UCAS
- has published a good practice briefing for providers outlining the common challenges for refugees and asylum seekers
- provides information and signposting for refugee and asylum-seeking students regarding tuition fees and financial help.
Published 27 July 2020
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