General support
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You may have arrived in the UK after a long and difficult journey. You may not know the language and how things work. You may have had to fight hard for basics like food safety and housing. Every child should have the chance to be safe, happy and to achieve their dreams regardless of your or your parents immigration status. There is lots of support across the UK to help with this.
In the UK, all young people must be in some form of education or training until they are 18 years old. You will attend school until you are 16, after this your options are:
- continue to study in a school 6th form or college (many colleges offer different levels of English language courses -ESOL courses - and also the opportunity to retake English and Maths GCSEs if required).
- begin an apprenticeship where you can train alongside working
- continue in education part time alongside paid work or volunteering.
You can find out more about these options here: Your choices at 16
To find out which option may suit you best, speak to your school's careers adviser about your individual circumstances. You can also find more support from the organisations listed below.
Refugee Action helps people get the basic support needed to live again with dignity. Then helps them build safe, happy and productive lives in the UK
The British Red Cross offers emergency help, one to one support and casework, special services for children and families and family reunions
Refugee Education UK is a charity that supports young refugees to access and thrive at the level of education that's right for them – from primary school through to university.
What Are My Options for Post-16 Education in England? - a useful guide from the Bell Foundation (can be accessed in other languages here).