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Presentation for Refugees Teachers Network 20 March 2009

Opportunities for refugees to teach in further education. Presentation for Refugees Teachers Network 20 March 2009. Why did we develop a L5 Diploma (post compulsory) for refugees ? IoE commitment to equity and diversity Pilot to test where the barriers are

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Presentation for Refugees Teachers Network 20 March 2009

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  1. Opportunities for refugees to teach in further education Presentation for Refugees Teachers Network 20 March 2009

  2. Why did we develop a L5 Diploma (post compulsory) for refugees? • IoE commitment to equity and diversity • Pilot to test where the barriers are • Previous experience of working with employability Forum on a schools offer • NRDC’s role in teaching and learning for adults

  3. What is the standard offer? • includes: • IoE accredited qualification • Integrated with other programmes • Access to lectures from specialist academics • Largest education library in Europe • Quality training placements • Strong emphasis on ICT and VLE • Excellent student support facilities

  4. What is the additionality? • Supported tuition fees • Help with travel, childcare, other student support • Additional academic english + • Pastoral support (linked to Reconnect) • Additional tutor support • Job brokerage • Intensive familiarisation induction

  5. Why is it important? • These students represent 15 countries of origin, over 20 languages. 25% have over 5yrs, and 85% some teaching experience. 35% have Masters degrees or higher. • In the UK, work roles have been: 10% admin; 7% driver; 7% teaching assistant; 6% care work; 4% teacher/ lecturer; 4% interpreter; 4% retail; 3% market research; 3% project coordinator; 3% security; 41% unemployed or voluntary work

  6. Why is it important? • For these people – their own fulfilment and self esteem. To realise their potential and the professional status they held prior to coming to the UK • For the UK – optimum use of skills and experience (and a cost saving), a more integrated society, a diverse professional layer in the workforce that better represents the learner population

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