Theme
According to the Department of Education data, there are over 7000 children and young people seeking asylum and unaccompanied, in care in England. We know there are more who are illegally placed in hotels or incorrectly age-assessed as adults. Many of these children and young people are vulnerable and experiencing discrimination. In this open course, we will explore their legal rights, think about their needs, how these can best be met and with what support.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will have:
- Explored current context: data, definitions and why children leave
- Developed an understanding of the risks to children: modern slavery, exploitation and child trafficking
- Understood the legal context: Nationality and Borders Act 2022, Illegal Migration Act 2023, Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025 and Children Act 1989
- Looked at age assessment: process and best practice considerations
- Understood local authority responsibilities and the statutory social work role: anti-racism and cultural humility, care and pathway planning, specialist legal advice and asylum process
- Understood how to meet the needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children: physical care and health needs, emotional, social and educational needs
- Looked at the support and training needs of foster carers
Who should attend?
- Any children’s social workers supporting children and young people seeking asylum
- Any supervising social workers supporting foster carers caring for children and young people seeking asylum
- Foster carers caring for children and young people seeking asylum
- Health professionals working with children and young people seeking asylum
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