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Robert Bermingham- Learning Mentor for UASC in Gloucester

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Shire Hall, Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2TG

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The Virtual School, Shire Hall, Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2TG

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The Virtual School, Shire Hall, Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2TG

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Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

An unaccompanied child looked after by a local authority is entitled to the same local authority support as any other looked after child: to have a safe and stable placement; to receive the care that they need to thrive; and the support they need to fulfil their educational and other outcomes.

All statutory guidance with regards PEPs, school admissions, securing good attendance in OFSTED rated Good/Outstanding schools is adhered to. Some unaccompanied children who have recently arrived in the country may never have had access to education before.

Gloucestershire Virtual School works alongside social workers and other professionals to ensure that appropriate education provision for each child is arranged after an age assessment has taken place. This multi-disciplinary approach involves social care, carers, Gloucestershire Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers and the Gloucestershire Strategic ESOL Forum.

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Below is a description of the work undertaken by Gloucestershire Virtual School Learning Mentor for UASC. This key role enables the voice of young people to be heard, which informs the work of GCC at a strategic, operational and individual level.

Learning Mentor for our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

The role of Learning Mentor is to be a human contact for the growing number of Gloucestershire Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children now living in and being supported in and outside of Gloucestershire, to gain access to education and build confidence within the context of the community in which they reside.

The Learning Mentor's role is to be a meeting point for newly arrived UASC learners and steer them towards education. Before the young person has started their education, there will be a PEP meeting to establish the best educational pathway for the young person as well as starting a practical working relationship with them and the various professionals working alongside them. It is vital that the advocacy of the young person is central in all these discussions.

It is generally the case that many USACs have limited access to much needed learning and socialising. This role has been able to facilitate these opportunities as well as running or planning to run several successful projects. Examples of the work we have been doing or are planning for are as follows:

Drop-in sessions, alongside social care teams, to support engagement in learning prior to being enrolled full time.

The Virtual School working with and strengthening relationships with local charitable and social organisations.

In Stroud, The Virtual School has worked with Access Bikes, supporting the YP with bikes which they have learnt to build and repair as well as supporting them with using public transport and accessing the countryside. This also supports social benefits of working closely together and meeting other YP with shared backgrounds. This was made possible with the support of GARAS, who supported these activities with extra English teaching, advice, counselling, and support.

There are regular football training sessions run by the Kingfisher Church with plans for cricket training sessions being planned, working alongside the Lord Taverners charity and Gloucester Cricket Club.

Other initiatives in the pipeline are to support USAC learners to access creative music and art workshops and classes.

There is a plan to develop cookery resources with Leith Academy Kitchen, that specifically celebrates the cultural richness of UASC learners and teaches cooking and co-operative living skills to young people who speak English as a second language.

We are also communicating with a local charity, Clean Slate. This charity supports financial planning to marginalised people and groups and are working to develop some resources for UASC young people to open bank accounts and manage their money.

Another next step is to create a drop-in tutorial space for young people to meet up on a regular basis. This is planned to happen in partnership with Gloucester Cathedral, who are keen to offer both sanctuary and an education offer, to allow the young people a place to be able to ask for help in a safe space, build supportive peer groups, access resources and practice what they are learning at college to prepare for adult life.

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Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

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Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) An unaccompanied child looked after by a local authority is entitled to the same local authority support as any other looked after child: to have a safe and stable placement; to receive the care that they need to thrive; and the support they need to fulfil their educational and other outcomes.

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GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) offers support to those seeking asylum in Gloucestershire, welcoming them when they arrive, advocating for them in their daily struggles, supporting them if they face being sent back as well as helping them adjust to their long term future if they are recognised as refugees.

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GARAS opens the door to support those seeking asylum in Gloucestershire, welcoming them when they arrive, advocating for them in their daily struggles, supporting them if they face being sent back and helping them adjust to their long term future if they are recognised as 'refugees'. We work with those arriving within the asylum process and those being resettled here.

Our clients have fled persecution (including imprisonment, torture and abuse), conflict, famine or hardship in their home country and taken extreme risks to reach a place of safety. All are desperate for security and respect and to rebuild their personal and working lives in peace.

Drop-in centre

Our drop-in centre is a safe encouraging space providing high quality assistance to clients through:

information, advocacy and advice on asylum, immigration, housing, health, benefits, law, education, careers etc

activities, refreshments and relationships

access to other agencies

help with practical needs

psychotherapy for those suffering the effects of trauma

English for speakers of other languages

Liaison

We liaise with other agencies in Gloucestershire who encounter asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants. This includes negotiating access to services at a strategic level.

Awareness Raising

We aim to work with other agencies, decision makers, statutory bodies, schools, churches and other interested parties and bodies, to inform and raise awareness of the issues facing those seeking asylum in the UK.

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Directions

GARAS is on the outskirts of the Gloucester city centre. If you catch a bus or train, get off at Gloucester and follow google directions to GL1 4SQ. If you walk or cycle, follow google directions to GL1 4SQ. If you car-share, there is on-street parking outside the Centre.

We are on the miniila app - if you are a young person, download the app and find us!

"the team here is not just doing its work, they go the extra mile/stretch themselves out to help in a genuine way."

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News update Drop-in centre for refugees and asylum seekers providing a range of services. Advice and information on education, immigration, employment, housing and benefits. Trauma counselling, with interpreters available. Emergency supply of furniture, f

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The Friendship Cafe aims to provide youth & community-based activities and services in a culturally-sensitive manner, focusing mainly on the inner city and surrounding areas of Gloucester, although our users are from diverse backgrounds all around the County, which means that we are used by hundreds of different people each week.

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Prospect Training Services (Gloucester) Ltd, Price Street, Gloucester GL1 5SQ

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Prospect Training Services (Gloucester) Ltd, Price Street, Gloucester GL1 5SQ

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Prospect Training Services (Gloucester) Ltd, Price Street, Gloucester GL1 5SQ

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ESOL education.

telephone number- 01452 300255

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Prospect Training Services | ESOL with PTS

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Prospect Training Services Sports Coaching and Development.

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Bridge Training Ltd, Archdeacon Court, Gloucester

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Bridge Training Ltd, Archdeacon Court, Gloucester

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Bridge Training Ltd, Archdeacon Court, Gloucester

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These qualifications develop a ‘hands-on’ approach to gaining practical skills and understanding and give a solid base to develop skills within art and design.

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Gloucestershire College, Llanthony Road, Gloucester GL2 5JQ

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Gloucestershire College, Llanthony Road, Gloucester GL2 5JQ

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Gloucestershire College, Llanthony Road, Gloucester GL2 5JQ

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Welcome to Gloucestershire College provider of BTEC, Apprenticeships and other Further and Higher Education courses. The first choice for those who think differently.

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Ukrainian Association, Midland Road, Gloucester

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Ukrainian Association, Midland Road, Gloucester

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Ukrainian Association, Midland Road, Gloucester

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English and Vocational training 18+ Friday 10.30am -12.30pm organised by GARAS and YST

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Ukrainian Association, Midland Road, Gloucester

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Ukrainian Association, Midland Road, Gloucester

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Ukrainian Association, Midland Road, Gloucester

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Gloucester Barbican Social Care Office Help Desk

01452 426868

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DT

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DT

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DT

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Gym, Sports, Swimming- including-

Football training Wednesday and Friday afternoons 5pm

Basketball training Monday afternoon 5pm

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GL1 Leisure Centre - Gloucester | Freedom Leisure

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GL1 Leisure Centre in Gloucester has facilities and activities to suit everyone. Fantastic gym with loads of equipment, two swimming pools, large group exercise programme, perfect venue for event hire and much more!

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester

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GL1 Leisure Centre, Bruton Way, Gloucester

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The Lannett Play Area, King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester

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The Lannett Play Area, King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester

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The Lannett Play Area, King Edwards Avenue, Gloucester

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The Music Works - Gloucester Hub, Saint Aldate Street, Gloucester

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The Music Works - Gloucester Hub, Saint Aldate Street, Gloucester

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The Music Works - Gloucester Hub, Saint Aldate Street, Gloucester

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TheMusicWorks - The home of The Music Wroks

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Jolt Studios, Saint Aldate Street, Gloucester

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Jolt Studios, Saint Aldate Street, Gloucester

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Jolt Studios, Saint Aldate Street, Gloucester

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Jolt is Gloucester's dedicated hub for arts, creativity and collaboration. With free co-working, meeting rooms and rehearsal space.

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Gloucester Athletic Club, Poplar Close, Gloucester

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Gloucester Athletic Club, Poplar Close, Gloucester

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Gloucester Athletic Club, Poplar Close, Gloucester

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Based at the Blackbridge Jubilee Athletics Track, Gloucester AC is one of the foremost athletics clubs in the county, offering competitive opportunities to athletes of all abilities from age 9 upwards, backed with high quality coaching. The club is always on the look out for new club members and a warm welcome awaits you. Whether you are a budding Olympian, a super-keen amateur, a weekend warrior, or would like to get involved in coaching or officiating, we would love to hear from you.

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Find out everything about Pride in Gloucestershire, who they are and what they do along with details of the various Pride events it plans.

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Use the QR code for events that GARAS are running and are aware of to support young people settling into Gloucester's vibrant community and news around support with re-settlement

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Methodist Church, Barton Street, Gloucester

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Methodist Church, Barton Street, Gloucester

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Methodist Church, Barton Street, Gloucester

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Truth Boxing Club, College Court, Gloucester

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Truth Boxing Club, College Court, Gloucester

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Truth Boxing Club, College Court, Gloucester

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Gloucester Library, The Oxebode, Gloucester

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Gloucester Library, The Oxebode, Gloucester

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Gloucester Library, The Oxebode, Gloucester

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Gloucester Library | Gloucestershire Libraries

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Gloucester Library Brunswick Road Gloucester GL1 1HT United Kingdom

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Young Gloucestershire, Commercial Road, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2EB

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Young Gloucestershire, Commercial Road, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2EB

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Young Gloucestershire, Commercial Road, The Docks, Gloucester GL1 2EB

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Whether it be a disruptive home life, caring for a family member or coping with a mental health issue. Young people turn to us for help and we offer them practical ways to find confidence and develop the skills they need to get on track and to move into a job, education or training.

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Bartongate Children's Centre, Sinope Street, Gloucester

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Bartongate Children's Centre, Sinope Street, Gloucester

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Bartongate Children's Centre, Sinope Street, Gloucester

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Fairshares Allotment, Upton Street, Gloucester

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Fairshares Allotment, Upton Street, Gloucester

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Gloucester Library, The Oxebode, Gloucester

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Gloucester Library, The Oxebode, Gloucester

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Gloucester Library, The Oxebode, Gloucester

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Gloucester Rowing Club, David Hook Way, Gloucester

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Gloucester Rowing Club, David Hook Way, Gloucester

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Gloucester Rowing Club, David Hook Way, Gloucester

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Eastgate Shopping Centre, Bell Ln, Gloucester

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Meantime. Eastgate Shopping Centre, Bell Ln, Gloucester

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GASP! Socially engaged Art in Gloucester with GAS Projects

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