Refugee Education UK
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We equip refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people in the UK to build hopeful futures by thriving in education.
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Hello! π
We're Refugee Education UK (REUK) and we equip young refugees to build hopeful futures through education. We have grown from a small volunteer-led project into a national charity supporting thousands of refugee children and young people to get into and thrive in education across the UK.
We're Refugee Education UK (REUK) and we equip young refugees to build hopeful futures through education. We have grown from a small volunteer-led project into a national charity supporting thousands of refugee children and young people to get into and thrive in education across the UK.
πβ¨ A huge thank you to the AKO Foundation! π
We are thrilled to share that our match fund champion for our Christmas campaign are the wonderful AKO Foundation!
Thank you, AKO Foundation, for standing with us and the young people we serve. π
We are thrilled to share that our match fund champion for our Christmas campaign are the wonderful AKO Foundation!
Thank you, AKO Foundation, for standing with us and the young people we serve. π
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
πβ¨ A huge thank you to the AKO Foundation! π
We are thrilled to share that our match fund champion for our Christmas campaign are the wonderful AKO Foundation!
Thank you, AKO Foundation, for standing with us and the young people we serve. π
We are thrilled to share that our match fund champion for our Christmas campaign are the wonderful AKO Foundation!
Thank you, AKO Foundation, for standing with us and the young people we serve. π
β€οΈ Remembrance Day 2025 β€οΈ
Today we remember those affected by war and conflict - and hold close the young refugees we work with who have lived through its impacts.
Letβs keep building a world where every young person can learn, heal, and thrive - free from fear and full of possibility. ππ
Today we remember those affected by war and conflict - and hold close the young refugees we work with who have lived through its impacts.
Letβs keep building a world where every young person can learn, heal, and thrive - free from fear and full of possibility. ππ
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
β€οΈ Remembrance Day 2025 β€οΈ
Today we remember those affected by war and conflict - and hold close the young refugees we work with who have lived through its impacts.
Letβs keep building a world where every young person can learn, heal, and thrive - free from fear and full of possibility. ππ
Today we remember those affected by war and conflict - and hold close the young refugees we work with who have lived through its impacts.
Letβs keep building a world where every young person can learn, heal, and thrive - free from fear and full of possibility. ππ
π¬π‘ Happy National STEM Day! π‘π¬
At Refugee Education UK, we know that for young refugees, access to education can be truly life-changing. So hereβs to nurturing innovation and ensuring every young person - no matter their background - has the chance to explore, experiment, and excel in STEM. ππ»π§ͺ
At Refugee Education UK, we know that for young refugees, access to education can be truly life-changing. So hereβs to nurturing innovation and ensuring every young person - no matter their background - has the chance to explore, experiment, and excel in STEM. ππ»π§ͺ
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
π¬π‘ Happy National STEM Day! π‘π¬
At Refugee Education UK, we know that for young refugees, access to education can be truly life-changing. So hereβs to nurturing innovation and ensuring every young person - no matter their background - has the chance to explore, experiment, and excel in STEM. ππ»π§ͺ
At Refugee Education UK, we know that for young refugees, access to education can be truly life-changing. So hereβs to nurturing innovation and ensuring every young person - no matter their background - has the chance to explore, experiment, and excel in STEM. ππ»π§ͺ
π Something Big (and Bright!) is Coming This Christmas... β¨
Weβre so excited to share that this year, Refugee Education UK will be taking part in The Big Give Match Fund Christmas Challenge π
Keep an eye out for more details soon - and get ready to make your gift go twice as far! π
Weβre so excited to share that this year, Refugee Education UK will be taking part in The Big Give Match Fund Christmas Challenge π
Keep an eye out for more details soon - and get ready to make your gift go twice as far! π
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
π Something Big (and Bright!) is Coming This Christmas... β¨
Weβre so excited to share that this year, Refugee Education UK will be taking part in The Big Give Match Fund Christmas Challenge π
Keep an eye out for more details soon - and get ready to make your gift go twice as far! π
Weβre so excited to share that this year, Refugee Education UK will be taking part in The Big Give Match Fund Christmas Challenge π
Keep an eye out for more details soon - and get ready to make your gift go twice as far! π
πFurther Education Workshops: Opening Doors to Further Educationπ
Recently the team ran an Access to Further Education workshop to help refugees take their next steps in education. πͺ We love seeing students leave feeling more informed, inspired, and ready for whatβs next! π
Recently the team ran an Access to Further Education workshop to help refugees take their next steps in education. πͺ We love seeing students leave feeling more informed, inspired, and ready for whatβs next! π
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
πFurther Education Workshops: Opening Doors to Further Educationπ
Recently the team ran an Access to Further Education workshop to help refugees take their next steps in education. πͺ We love seeing students leave feeling more informed, inspired, and ready for whatβs next! π
Recently the team ran an Access to Further Education workshop to help refugees take their next steps in education. πͺ We love seeing students leave feeling more informed, inspired, and ready for whatβs next! π
ππ Refugee Education in Oxfordshire π
We had a fantastic time at the Oxfordshire Migration Partnership (OMP) Workshop recently, sharing insights from our research report Inclusive Secondary Refugee Education in Oxfordshire β¨
π Read the report here: https://ow.ly/FxrX50Xb7GG
We had a fantastic time at the Oxfordshire Migration Partnership (OMP) Workshop recently, sharing insights from our research report Inclusive Secondary Refugee Education in Oxfordshire β¨
π Read the report here: https://ow.ly/FxrX50Xb7GG
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
ππ Refugee Education in Oxfordshire π
We had a fantastic time at the Oxfordshire Migration Partnership (OMP) Workshop recently, sharing insights from our research report Inclusive Secondary Refugee Education in Oxfordshire β¨
π Read the report here: https://ow.ly/FxrX50Xb7GG
We had a fantastic time at the Oxfordshire Migration Partnership (OMP) Workshop recently, sharing insights from our research report Inclusive Secondary Refugee Education in Oxfordshire β¨
π Read the report here: https://ow.ly/FxrX50Xb7GG
π Exciting Partnership Announcement!
Refugee Education UK has partnered with The Phoenix Fellowship who support refugee students with a particular focus on women pursuing degrees in science or medicine. Applications opening in the New Year - stay tuned!
π Learn more: https://ow.ly/RuHT50XarV6
Refugee Education UK has partnered with The Phoenix Fellowship who support refugee students with a particular focus on women pursuing degrees in science or medicine. Applications opening in the New Year - stay tuned!
π Learn more: https://ow.ly/RuHT50XarV6
October 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
π Exciting Partnership Announcement!
Refugee Education UK has partnered with The Phoenix Fellowship who support refugee students with a particular focus on women pursuing degrees in science or medicine. Applications opening in the New Year - stay tuned!
π Learn more: https://ow.ly/RuHT50XarV6
Refugee Education UK has partnered with The Phoenix Fellowship who support refugee students with a particular focus on women pursuing degrees in science or medicine. Applications opening in the New Year - stay tuned!
π Learn more: https://ow.ly/RuHT50XarV6
π World Mental Health Day π±π
At REUK, we believe in creating environments that nurture mental wellbeing, providing guidance, mentorship, and support so every learner can thrive. Supporting mental health is essential for unlocking potential and building a brighter, more equitable future.π‘π§ π.
At REUK, we believe in creating environments that nurture mental wellbeing, providing guidance, mentorship, and support so every learner can thrive. Supporting mental health is essential for unlocking potential and building a brighter, more equitable future.π‘π§ π.
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
π World Mental Health Day π±π
At REUK, we believe in creating environments that nurture mental wellbeing, providing guidance, mentorship, and support so every learner can thrive. Supporting mental health is essential for unlocking potential and building a brighter, more equitable future.π‘π§ π.
At REUK, we believe in creating environments that nurture mental wellbeing, providing guidance, mentorship, and support so every learner can thrive. Supporting mental health is essential for unlocking potential and building a brighter, more equitable future.π‘π§ π.
π A HUGE thank you to James, Owen, Pete, Dave, Andrea, and our very own Dan for taking on the incredible challenge of running a 50km ultra-marathon to raise vital funds for REUK over the weekend! They raised a whopping Β£3310!!ππ
From all of us at REUK: THANK YOU! Youβre absolute champions ππ
From all of us at REUK: THANK YOU! Youβre absolute champions ππ
October 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
π A HUGE thank you to James, Owen, Pete, Dave, Andrea, and our very own Dan for taking on the incredible challenge of running a 50km ultra-marathon to raise vital funds for REUK over the weekend! They raised a whopping Β£3310!!ππ
From all of us at REUK: THANK YOU! Youβre absolute champions ππ
From all of us at REUK: THANK YOU! Youβre absolute champions ππ
π New Report: Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) for Refugee Children in Europe
ECEC transforms young children affected by displacement and together with the University of Nottingham, weβve reviewed access to ECEC across Europe.
π Read the report & policy brief: https://ow.ly/kpZ750WTIuH
ECEC transforms young children affected by displacement and together with the University of Nottingham, weβve reviewed access to ECEC across Europe.
π Read the report & policy brief: https://ow.ly/kpZ750WTIuH
October 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
π New Report: Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) for Refugee Children in Europe
ECEC transforms young children affected by displacement and together with the University of Nottingham, weβve reviewed access to ECEC across Europe.
π Read the report & policy brief: https://ow.ly/kpZ750WTIuH
ECEC transforms young children affected by displacement and together with the University of Nottingham, weβve reviewed access to ECEC across Europe.
π Read the report & policy brief: https://ow.ly/kpZ750WTIuH
π¨ On 4 Oct, our colleague Dan + a brilliant team are running a 50km ultra-marathon to raise funds for young refugees πββοΈπ¨π
Education is life-changing and every mile they run is helping to create brighter futures. ππ
Why not cheer them on and support here π https://ow.ly/aaaa50X3wFU
Education is life-changing and every mile they run is helping to create brighter futures. ππ
Why not cheer them on and support here π https://ow.ly/aaaa50X3wFU
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
π¨ On 4 Oct, our colleague Dan + a brilliant team are running a 50km ultra-marathon to raise funds for young refugees πββοΈπ¨π
Education is life-changing and every mile they run is helping to create brighter futures. ππ
Why not cheer them on and support here π https://ow.ly/aaaa50X3wFU
Education is life-changing and every mile they run is helping to create brighter futures. ππ
Why not cheer them on and support here π https://ow.ly/aaaa50X3wFU
πβ¨ Study Club is back!
Each week, young refugees come together for homework help, English practice, table tennis + friendship. A space to learn, grow + belong π
The impact? Confidence, exams passed + brighter futures ahead π
π Know someone whoβd benefit? Get in touch at: [email protected]
Each week, young refugees come together for homework help, English practice, table tennis + friendship. A space to learn, grow + belong π
The impact? Confidence, exams passed + brighter futures ahead π
π Know someone whoβd benefit? Get in touch at: [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
πβ¨ Study Club is back!
Each week, young refugees come together for homework help, English practice, table tennis + friendship. A space to learn, grow + belong π
The impact? Confidence, exams passed + brighter futures ahead π
π Know someone whoβd benefit? Get in touch at: [email protected]
Each week, young refugees come together for homework help, English practice, table tennis + friendship. A space to learn, grow + belong π
The impact? Confidence, exams passed + brighter futures ahead π
π Know someone whoβd benefit? Get in touch at: [email protected]
π’ Weβre Hiring: Education Access Coordinator
βClosing date: 11 August 2025 at 09:00
We're looking for someone to equip young asylum seekers and refugees to access further and higher education through advice and guidance, 1:1 casework and training for other professionals.
π ow.ly/rH5O50Wuw4F
βClosing date: 11 August 2025 at 09:00
We're looking for someone to equip young asylum seekers and refugees to access further and higher education through advice and guidance, 1:1 casework and training for other professionals.
π ow.ly/rH5O50Wuw4F
July 24, 2025 at 10:57 AM
π’ Weβre Hiring: Education Access Coordinator
βClosing date: 11 August 2025 at 09:00
We're looking for someone to equip young asylum seekers and refugees to access further and higher education through advice and guidance, 1:1 casework and training for other professionals.
π ow.ly/rH5O50Wuw4F
βClosing date: 11 August 2025 at 09:00
We're looking for someone to equip young asylum seekers and refugees to access further and higher education through advice and guidance, 1:1 casework and training for other professionals.
π ow.ly/rH5O50Wuw4F
πΏπΎ Recently, the REUK team headed to London Zoo for our staff away day! What a fantastic setting to reflect on one of our core values: a foundation of hope and how vital it is to everything we do! β¨ If this looks like a team you want to be part of - weβre hiring for two roles! ow.ly/zIVZ50Wnxhy
July 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
πΏπΎ Recently, the REUK team headed to London Zoo for our staff away day! What a fantastic setting to reflect on one of our core values: a foundation of hope and how vital it is to everything we do! β¨ If this looks like a team you want to be part of - weβre hiring for two roles! ow.ly/zIVZ50Wnxhy
π’ Weβre Hiring!
Weβre excited to be recruiting for two important roles at REUK:
πResearch and Policy Manager: shorturl.at/aITCm
π€Community and Partnerships Lead: shorturl.at/01M2q
If you're passionate about refugee education - we'd love to hear from you!
π Apply by 9am on Monday 21 July
Weβre excited to be recruiting for two important roles at REUK:
πResearch and Policy Manager: shorturl.at/aITCm
π€Community and Partnerships Lead: shorturl.at/01M2q
If you're passionate about refugee education - we'd love to hear from you!
π Apply by 9am on Monday 21 July
July 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
π’ Weβre Hiring!
Weβre excited to be recruiting for two important roles at REUK:
πResearch and Policy Manager: shorturl.at/aITCm
π€Community and Partnerships Lead: shorturl.at/01M2q
If you're passionate about refugee education - we'd love to hear from you!
π Apply by 9am on Monday 21 July
Weβre excited to be recruiting for two important roles at REUK:
πResearch and Policy Manager: shorturl.at/aITCm
π€Community and Partnerships Lead: shorturl.at/01M2q
If you're passionate about refugee education - we'd love to hear from you!
π Apply by 9am on Monday 21 July
Thank you so much for coming Margaret! It was a real pleasure to have you with us and weβre so grateful for all your support π
June 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Thank you so much for coming Margaret! It was a real pleasure to have you with us and weβre so grateful for all your support π
π£ Thatβs a wrap on Refugee Week 2025!
This week, weβve been involved in lots of activities standing in solidarity with young refugees β celebrating their strength, their stories, and coming together to say everyone deserves safety, belonging and to build the future they want. πποΈ
shorturl.at/UijCx
This week, weβve been involved in lots of activities standing in solidarity with young refugees β celebrating their strength, their stories, and coming together to say everyone deserves safety, belonging and to build the future they want. πποΈ
shorturl.at/UijCx
Stronger Together | Refugee Education UK
Refugee Week runs from 16-22 June 2025. But with your help, the impact will last a lifetime.
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June 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
π£ Thatβs a wrap on Refugee Week 2025!
This week, weβve been involved in lots of activities standing in solidarity with young refugees β celebrating their strength, their stories, and coming together to say everyone deserves safety, belonging and to build the future they want. πποΈ
shorturl.at/UijCx
This week, weβve been involved in lots of activities standing in solidarity with young refugees β celebrating their strength, their stories, and coming together to say everyone deserves safety, belonging and to build the future they want. πποΈ
shorturl.at/UijCx
πβ¨ This week, REUKβs Schools, Further Education, and Higher Education teams were proud to represent at the University of Winchesterβs Refugee Education Conference!
Huge thanks to the University of Winchester for hosting such a valuable day of learning and collaboration! π
#RefugeeEducation
Huge thanks to the University of Winchester for hosting such a valuable day of learning and collaboration! π
#RefugeeEducation
June 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
πβ¨ This week, REUKβs Schools, Further Education, and Higher Education teams were proud to represent at the University of Winchesterβs Refugee Education Conference!
Huge thanks to the University of Winchester for hosting such a valuable day of learning and collaboration! π
#RefugeeEducation
Huge thanks to the University of Winchester for hosting such a valuable day of learning and collaboration! π
#RefugeeEducation
πͺ Stronger Together: our new campaign has dropped! π
This #RefugeeWeek, weβre inviting our whole community to come together so that refugee children and young people can overcome barriers to education and build a brighter future.
πmake a difference today at: shorturl.at/UijCx
#StrongerTogether
This #RefugeeWeek, weβre inviting our whole community to come together so that refugee children and young people can overcome barriers to education and build a brighter future.
πmake a difference today at: shorturl.at/UijCx
#StrongerTogether
June 17, 2025 at 10:43 AM
πͺ Stronger Together: our new campaign has dropped! π
This #RefugeeWeek, weβre inviting our whole community to come together so that refugee children and young people can overcome barriers to education and build a brighter future.
πmake a difference today at: shorturl.at/UijCx
#StrongerTogether
This #RefugeeWeek, weβre inviting our whole community to come together so that refugee children and young people can overcome barriers to education and build a brighter future.
πmake a difference today at: shorturl.at/UijCx
#StrongerTogether
πβ¨ Refugee Week is here! β¨π
At Refugee Education UK, we believe every young refugee deserves the chance to learn and thrive. This Refugee Week, weβre honouring the resilience and strength of young refugees and weβre shining a light on how education can transform their futures. π
#RefugeeWeek2025
At Refugee Education UK, we believe every young refugee deserves the chance to learn and thrive. This Refugee Week, weβre honouring the resilience and strength of young refugees and weβre shining a light on how education can transform their futures. π
#RefugeeWeek2025
June 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
πβ¨ Refugee Week is here! β¨π
At Refugee Education UK, we believe every young refugee deserves the chance to learn and thrive. This Refugee Week, weβre honouring the resilience and strength of young refugees and weβre shining a light on how education can transform their futures. π
#RefugeeWeek2025
At Refugee Education UK, we believe every young refugee deserves the chance to learn and thrive. This Refugee Week, weβre honouring the resilience and strength of young refugees and weβre shining a light on how education can transform their futures. π
#RefugeeWeek2025
π This #PrideMonth weβre celebrating the incredible work of @rainbowmigration.bsky.social, @microrainbow.org, and @africanrainbowfam.bsky.socialβthree organisations supporting LGBTQIA+ refugees and people seeking asylum.
Letβs continue to build communities where everyone can thrive. π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#Inclusion
Letβs continue to build communities where everyone can thrive. π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#Inclusion
June 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
π This #PrideMonth weβre celebrating the incredible work of @rainbowmigration.bsky.social, @microrainbow.org, and @africanrainbowfam.bsky.socialβthree organisations supporting LGBTQIA+ refugees and people seeking asylum.
Letβs continue to build communities where everyone can thrive. π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#Inclusion
Letβs continue to build communities where everyone can thrive. π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#Inclusion
π
β¨ Refugee Week is just around the corner!
Join Refugee Education UK as we prepare to celebrate the voices, stories, and strength of refugee learners. Stay tuned for all the upcoming ways you can get involved! π
shorturl.at/3OcDZ
#RefugeeWeek #REUK #RefugeeEducation #TogetherWithRefugees
Join Refugee Education UK as we prepare to celebrate the voices, stories, and strength of refugee learners. Stay tuned for all the upcoming ways you can get involved! π
shorturl.at/3OcDZ
#RefugeeWeek #REUK #RefugeeEducation #TogetherWithRefugees
June 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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β¨ Refugee Week is just around the corner!
Join Refugee Education UK as we prepare to celebrate the voices, stories, and strength of refugee learners. Stay tuned for all the upcoming ways you can get involved! π
shorturl.at/3OcDZ
#RefugeeWeek #REUK #RefugeeEducation #TogetherWithRefugees
Join Refugee Education UK as we prepare to celebrate the voices, stories, and strength of refugee learners. Stay tuned for all the upcoming ways you can get involved! π
shorturl.at/3OcDZ
#RefugeeWeek #REUK #RefugeeEducation #TogetherWithRefugees
Reposted by Refugee Education UK
I have been working on potential education policy improvements for refugee and asylum-seeking children alongside colleagues from The Bell Foundation and Refugee Education UK. Read our Bill briefing for the Childrenβs Wellbeing and Schools Bill here:
Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Children's Achievement - The Bell Foundation
Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Childrenβs Achievement Policy briefing Download the briefing This technical policy briefing β released in May 2025 β builds upon the research and policy work of the Educatio...
www.bell-foundation.org.uk
May 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I have been working on potential education policy improvements for refugee and asylum-seeking children alongside colleagues from The Bell Foundation and Refugee Education UK. Read our Bill briefing for the Childrenβs Wellbeing and Schools Bill here:
Our research with The Bell Foundation found that accessing secondary education becomes increasingly difficult the later young people arrive in the UK. Young people who arrive at a Year 11-age face enhanced challenges, with schools unlikely to accept them.
Read more β¬οΈ
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Late Arrivals Research | Refugee Education UK | REUK
Refugee Education UK is working with The Bell Foundation to research education access and provision for refugee and asylum-seeking adolescents who arrive in the UK mid-way through an academic year. We...
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May 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Our research with The Bell Foundation found that accessing secondary education becomes increasingly difficult the later young people arrive in the UK. Young people who arrive at a Year 11-age face enhanced challenges, with schools unlikely to accept them.
Read more β¬οΈ
ποΈ shorturl.at/VWGjr
Read more β¬οΈ
ποΈ shorturl.at/VWGjr
Reposted by Refugee Education UK
Thank you @darrenpaffey.bsky.social for hosting @reuk.org's Westminster roundtable on how we can stop the most vulnerable refugee children with SEND, EAL and trauma falling through the gaps - excellent debate, clear actions! @ascl-uk.bsky.social @edupolicyinst.bsky.social @hfleducation.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thank you @darrenpaffey.bsky.social for hosting @reuk.org's Westminster roundtable on how we can stop the most vulnerable refugee children with SEND, EAL and trauma falling through the gaps - excellent debate, clear actions! @ascl-uk.bsky.social @edupolicyinst.bsky.social @hfleducation.bsky.social