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Opening Doors for Refugee Teachers: Forum 07.05.08
Tim Benson introduces the Opening Doors for Refugee Teachers forum.
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Wednesday 7th May Committee Room 1, Institute of Education,
20, Bedford Way London. WC1H 0AL
Content: This welcome and introduction to the forum is given by Tim Benson,
Chair of the Race and Cultural Diversity Committee, NAHT. Tim is also the headteacher at Nelson Primary School.
Tim also introduces Mick Brookes, General Secretary of the NAHT who adds his voice to the opening of the forum.
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
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 .
Training and Experience
Often qualifications gained overseas are not fully recognised in
the UK so additional training or practical experience is required.
Institute of Education Peter Jefferies
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.