Publisher's Synopsis
Every year refugees from over 70 different countries arrive in Britain. Forced by persecution to leave their own countries, refugees often arrive in Britain traumatized and disorientated. Education is often the route to self-sufficiency and a new life. Aimed at those who teach refugee children and young people, this book describes ways that teachers can support refugee students and provides the information they need so as to do this effectively. It gives the background to current refugee law in Britain and about refugees' rights and needs, information about languages, education and the political situation in the main countries of origin. It includes a comprehensive and up to date list of teaching resources and contact organizations and describes good educational practice, covering issues such as ESL provision, mother tongue reseources and psychological support and home school liaison.
