Find services and support for refugees and asylum seekers

ESOL part-time courses for 19+ (7hrs per week) from pre-entry to Level 2. ESOL full-time courses for age 14-19 (16hrs per week) from pre-entry to Level 2. 19+. 19+ classes: people on most types of benefit other than WTC and Child Benefit are eligible for a free course. Home fees for people working are £375/year, subject to visa. Full-cost fees are £750 for certain types of visa. Asylum seekers are eligible for Home Fees (£375/year). 14-19 classes: all eligible for free course, irrespective of residency status. Under 19 can enrol at anytime.

Our ESOL learners develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as their Employability skills. Pre-entry learners do a 2-hr IT class instead of these tasters to develop their keyboard and literacy skills. They also all develop their study skills with 3hrs of independent learning per week.

Travel to classes may be reimbursed.

Please refer to website or ring for further details.

The National Careers Service provides high quality, free and impartial careers advice, information and guidance in the from of outreach. Their service is available to anyone aged 13+ no matter what stage of the careers journey you’re at.

Call 0800 100 900 Mon – Fri 8am-8pm and Saturdays 10am-5pm to speak to an adviser.

Assistance with physical or mental ill health, a lack of self-confidence, a gap in your skills, if you have a criminal record, or have an addiction.

We can help with education and training, building your strengths, improving your skills and finding and applying for job opportunities

We help you to build on your strengths and focus on what you want to do and we’re committed to making a real and lasting change for you.

We help you get the most out of voluntary or job chances and we work with local employers to create new opportunities.

Please ring for current opening hours.

We can help young people get experience, learn skills and gain qualifications. This is via a mentor who can assist in many avenues such as self employment, providing tools and equipment and placing on training and workshops and financial assistance to pay for interview clothes.

15 – 29 yr olds who are eligible for pathways across Stockton and the Tees Valley and are not in education, employment or training. Please note some travel costs and other expenses are covered.

Personalised hours depending on level of support required. Usually around a 3 month programme.