The Refugee Council uses the expertise of our delivery staff who work directly with asylum-seekers, newly recognized refugees, and those arriving through resettlement schemes, to develop training that’s relevant, up to date, and informed by best practice. We’ve delivered expert training to over 55 local authorities and a variety of charities on topics relating to asylum and refugee awareness, policy, and best practice.

Our trainers consistently receive good feedback:

“It was one of the best trainings I have been on in many years and if they could roll it out for everybody that would be great.”

“It was extremely well-presented from a training perspective, the trainer was very knowledgeable, the style of presentation was very good, it was personal and it was accessible but it was very professionally delivered and used a range of methods.”

Course Suitability

Those interested in, or new to working in, the Refugee sector.

Course overview

Claiming Asylum and seeking support as a newly recognized Refugee are complex processes, and at times are tasks that can seem insurmountable. For those interested or new to working in the sector, our half-day introduction to asylum and supporting refugees covers what we consider to be the must-knows. Informed by the work of front-line staff, we walk participants through the journeys and potential experiences of clients prior to and after arrival in the UK, exploring terms and definitions, and key considerations for enabling positive employment and integration.

Aims and objectives

• Key definitions within the Asylum and Refugee experience
• Barriers and enablers to integration and employment
• An overview of mental health support, and warning indicators of poor mental health
• Best practice when working with refugees

Course format

Zoom online training: An interactive half-day training, featuring a mixture of experiential small group exercises and teaching.

Participants won't need a Zoom account to join the training. An email containing the link to join our online event page will be sent prior to the training.

Please note that our training uses a range of interactive methods and some Zoom advanced features might not be supported by all devices. Check your device system requirements using the links below if in doubt.

System requirements for Windows, macOS, and Linux

System requirements for iOS, iPadOS, and Android

You will need

• Laptop/PC/ Smartphone
• A pen and paper
• A working microphone and camera (built-in in most laptops and smartphones)
• Electronic resources pack (sent via email)

Notes

Special rate tickets for members of Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs) are available. Please contact the Refugee Council at training@refugeecouncil.org.uk to enquire about RCO ticket eligibility.