Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children – UASC

Many of Staffordshire’s looked after children are Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children. The Virtual School supports the education of UASC and promotes the educational achievement of the looked after child whether they are placed in Staffordshire or out of the county.

All UASC are entitled to Pupil premium plus up to the end of Year 11 aged 16 years. This is used to support and promote their education.

Many UASC are determined and enthusiastic learners, the main barrier for UASC is a lack of English Language skills. Staffordshire Virtual School has dedicated advisors to help support the learning of UASC and to support finding education places.

When becoming a Staffordshire looked after child a Personal Education Plan (Pep) is arranged which every young person is encouraged to attend. These peps provide access to resources that are available to help support and start their learning journey.

Resources

Flash Academy – This is an app that can be loaded on to any device and provides modules to learn English. This provides the opportunity to learn at any time through different modules.

Laptop/Tablet – This is provided to young people up to the end of Year 13

Tuition – Referrals can be made for 1-1 tuition in English or Maths

Dictionaries – Bilingual dictionaries can be provided to aid learning.

Amity Hub - Staffordshire UASC also have access to the Amity Hub which is a place that offers young people an opportunity to meet other young asylum-seeking people and receive support and advice. The Amity Hub also offers English and Maths as additional sessions to school or college education.

Useful links

Refugee Council - The Refugee Council offers advice and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers.

Email: london.therapeutic@refugeecouncil.org.uk

Website: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/