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Andrew Clarke asks Hakim about the feeling of being recognised as a professional.

Opening Doors for Refugee Teachers
Wednesday 7th May Committee Room 1, Institute of Education,
20, Bedford Way London. WC1H 0AL

Content: Andrew Clarke asks Hakim Mohammed about the persoanl emotions and experience of being recognised as a professional teacher rather than a refugee. Andrew works at the London Metropolitan University and RAGU.

RAGU, London Metropolitan University offers a Graduate Certificate in Educational Support, which enables refugees to work in support roles in schools. Entry onto the course began on 22 January 2008. RAGU also offer short courses, careers advice and work placements for refugee professionals.

Services for refugee Teachers

Advice, guidance and referral.
The first step for refugees is to speak with someone who can give them individually tailored advice about how
they access the services they need to gain employment in education. Their qualifications can be assessed by
NARIC to guage how much training they need to undertake.

Kingston University Nebojsa Durovic

Refugee Council Evis Read

Refugees into Jobs Fahira Mulamehic

ESOL
Some refugees may need to improve their English language and communication skills before they can begin
to teach in UK schools and colleges .

Barnet College Joanna Bahri

Training and Experience
Often qualifications gained overseas are not fully recognised in
the UK so additional training or practical experience is required.

Empower Teachers Lubna Lone

Institute of Education Peter Jefferies

RAGU Andrew Clark

Reconnect       Theodros Abraham  

Twist Partnership Shankara Angadi

West London Partnership Yves Posner

Mentoring
Refugees may not be familiar with the UK education system and work practices.
Trained and experienced teachers who become mentors can provide support and advice to refugee teachers.

Education Action Richard Germond

Job Brokerage
Once refugees have completed the relevant training and are ready to apply for jobs the following service provides additional support in CV building, job applications and interview techniques.

Olmec     Clare Whiting