Leading Edge
Children and Neighbourhoods in LondonSt. Hilda's East Community Centre
18 Club Row
London
E2 7EY
020 7613 4107
The Leading Edge initiative works across England to help young refugees aged 11-18, to access and achieve within education.
Our experience and research tell us that many young refugees either do not get a school place or face long waits to get into schools. We know that many young refugees, once in school, face a range of challenges in fulfilling their potential. These include learning English, understanding education systems, making friends, and encountering racism and bullying. Young refugees often take on caring responsibilities for family members and need support and understanding in managing these responsibilities.
In partnership with schools, colleges and other support services, Leading Edge aims to improve the experience of young refugees in education. We work in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, and Oxford to provide advice and support to parents and carers, homework clubs and anti-bullying projects, and raise awareness of the needs and experiences of young refugees.
Young refugees are also an asset to schools and some schools have developed new and innovative ways of working with refugees that benefit the school community. Leading Edge aims to support schools and other services by helping develop and share this good practice.