Training Offered on Supporting Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Pupils

Education Access Team to provide specialist sessions for school staff

The Education Access Team in Bradford is offering two free training sessions aimed at helping school staff better understand and support refugee and asylum-seeking children. The sessions, titled “An introduction to working with Refugees and Asylum Seeking children in schools,” are designed to provide practical guidance and raise awareness of the specific challenges faced by these pupils.

Training details and objectives

The training will cover key areas including:

• Understanding the backgrounds and experiences of refugee and asylum-seeking children
• Recognising the educational and emotional needs of these pupils
• Strategies for creating an inclusive and supportive school environment
• Legal and safeguarding considerations
• Accessing relevant support services and resources

By attending the sessions, school staff will gain insight into the barriers refugee and asylum-seeking children may face and learn approaches to help integrate them into the school community effectively.

Dates and participation

The Education Access Team has scheduled two dates for the training sessions, although specific dates and times are not provided in the initial announcement. Schools and education professionals interested in participating are encouraged to contact the Education Access Team directly for further information and to register.

This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to support vulnerable children within the Bradford education system and ensure that schools are equipped to meet diverse pupil needs.