• Children's Social Care and Preventative Services

    Exploring the Asylum Journey

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    Course overview



    Eligibility: This course is open to SGC employees only.

    This course is designed for Personal Advisers and Social Workers who support young asylum seekers. It follows their journey from departure to arrival in the UK, through the asylum process and beyond, offering practical insights to strengthen professional understanding and support. Participants will explore the challenges young people face on their route to safety and gain a clear overview of key stages in the asylum process — including Home Office interviews, tribunals, Appeal Rights Exhausted (ARE), bail signings, detention, and Human Rights Assessments (HRA). The session also provides space to reflect on how this work impacts professionals and how best to offer meaningful, trauma-informed support. Delivered by: 1625 Independent People – Asylum and Refugee Intensive Support Team. Celebrating 10 years of supporting young asylum seekers and refugees (January 2026).

    Learning outcomes

    By the end of this course, you will be able to

    • Describe the key stages of a young person’s asylum journey, from fleeing their home country to navigating the UK system.
    • Identify core legal and procedural steps, including interviews, tribunals, ARE, bail signings, detention, and HRAs.
    • Recognise the emotional, practical, and systemic challenges faced by young asylum seekers.
    • Reflect on the impact of asylum-related work on professionals and the value of trauma-informed, culturally sensitive support.
    • Apply practical strategies such as signposting, advocacy, and trust-building to support young people effectively.
    • Understand the role of specialist services, including the Asylum and Refugee Intensive Support Team at 1625 Independent People.

    Charges

    This course is fully funded. When you sign up you'll be able to book your place for free.

    Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.

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