The difficulties young refugees face as they try to find a place in British society are explored in this lesson starter for Key Stage 3/4 global citizenship lessons.
Watch interviews with refugees from a London secondary school, as they talk about their efforts to fit in at school and in the wider community.
This classroom resource can be used to stimulate discussion among pupils.
Useful websites
Moving Here explores, records and illustrates why people came to England and offers free access to an online catalogue of versions of original material related to migration history from local, regional and national archives, libraries and museums
Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of arts, cultural and educational events that celebrate the contribution of refugees to the UK, and encourages a better understanding between communities
The Integration of Refugee Children
Information, guidance and examples of good practice to support the integration of refugee children - should be of interest to all professionals working in educational settings
Brighter Futures is the website of three self-advocacy groups of young asylum seekers and refugees in Newcastle, Manchester and London
