Resources for Young People
Coram Voice
Coram Voice helps young people in care, leaving care, or who have or need a social worker.
Young people are entitled to an advocate to help and support them. The Coram Voice website lets young people search for an advocate in their area.
‘Am I a Care Leaver?’ Interactive tool
The am I a care leaver? tool helps young people find out if they are eligible for support from children’s services as a care leaver. .
Sorted and Supported Guide
The Sorted and Supported Guide helps young care leavers to understand the terminology used in social care (for example, former relevant child), and what it means for their rights and entitlements.
Young Asylum Guide
The Young Asylum Guide is an interactive guide explaining the different stages of the asylum process for children with examples and ‘problems solved’ on each step.
UK Trauma Council: Resources for young people
The Young Asylum Guide is an interactive guide explaining the different stages of the asylum process for children with examples and ‘problems solved’ on each step.
A Guide to Who is Who
The Migrant and Refugees Children’s Legal Unit [MiCLU] has created a booklet for UASC called ‘Who is Who?’. It explains the roles of professionals involved in the lives of UASC and has been translated into a number of different languages, all of which are available online below.
Hate Crime Guides
The North East Migration Partnership has worked together with partners to develop a Hate Crime Guide which is available in the different languages, listed below.
The guides cover information about:
- The different types of hate crime,
- Expectations and standards of behaviour in the UK,
- Why it is important to report a hate crime,
- How to report it, the process, and where to get help and support.
Education and ESOL
‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’ (ESOL)
ESOL is aimed at non-native English speakers looking to learn the English language and skills. ESOL is a great way to expand your English language skills which you will use in your everyday life. If you are 16 to 17 years old, your social worker will try and secure you a place on an ESOL course as soon as possible. If you are under 16 years old, your social worker will find you a place in a school. The social worker will work with the school to make sure that you are getting as much support for learning English as possible. There are also lots of online resources you can use to practice and improve your English, and you can find more on our ESOL Hub.
BBC Learning English
BBC Learning English is a general ESOL website with a variety of information, including grammar, pronunciation, exercises, videos, quizzes, a children’s section, and a teachers’ section.
Learn with Cambridge English
Cambridge English has lots of free online activities to help teenagers and adults practise their English language.
You can choose the skill you want to practise and the level that’s right for you.
Video Resources
UK Trauma Council: Video
The UK Trauma Council has created a short video animation for young people, covering childhood trauma, war, migration and asylum.
Their resources have been co-produced with young people with lived experience of seeking asylum and those who support them, and is available in several languages.
Regional Support Networks
In the North East, there any many places where you can seek support, advice, and feel a sense of community.
Action Foundation
A Newcastle-based charity providing practical, emotional and social support. They offer regular youth groups in Newcastle and Gateshead, as well social, sporting activities and educational sessions as part of their ‘Young Lives Project’.
Open Door North East
Open Door North East (ODNE) works with refugees and asylum seekers offering support with homelessness, integration, and asylum support. They also offer a range of different activities, volunteering opportunities, and can signpost to other organisations.
Young Asian Voices
Young Asian Voices (YAV) is an all-inclusive youth and community organisation based in the heart of Sunderland. They provide support with youth and community, sports academy, and can also offer various volunteering opportunities.