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We will be supporting families from refugee backgrounds to succeed in the UK by running homework and activity clubs, volunteer mentoring and study groups all in our warm and welcoming community centre. Once homework is done, children will take part in fun activities before sharing a meal together.
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Beneficiaries
Situation
Children from refugee backgrounds face several challenges in the UK education system: a 2021 study showed that they were on average 17.3 months behind non-migrant children across all GCSE subjects. The families we work with live on low incomes: a 2023 study has shown that high-achieving children from poorer families experience a particularly sharp relative decline in their attitudes towards school, behaviour, mental health and academic achievement between age 11 and 14.
Solution
Our homework and activity clubs and volunteer mentors support children with their studies and wellbeing in a welcoming, calm environment. Once homework is completed, they try out a range of fun activities. Our caseworkers support families to keep their children on track with tailored guidance on issues such as SEN and parenting. For older children and young people, we run careers events throughout the year.
