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Research examining education provision for young refugees arriving in the UK later into the education system
This research, conducted by Refugee Education UK and commissioned by The Bell Foundation, examines the education provision for young refugees (aged 13-19) arriving in the UK later into the education system.
Drawing on the experiences of 400 individuals, including practitioners from charities, education and local government, and young refugees themselves, the research sheds light on the challenges faced by child and teenage refugees in accessing education, with many remaining absent from school for long periods of time, risking negative effects on their wellbeing and safety.
The research is accompanied by a policy briefing outlining our calls for change from Government, local authorities and education providers.
We saw a lot of the children who were in Year 10, Year 11 [who] were not able to get a school place, particularly those people who arrived academically mid-year.
In my experience, it is especially difficult for children of [Year 11] age to get a school place - I have known children having to wait many, many months with many schools saying they have no places.
Research participants working in the charity sector
