Unaccompanied children

If you are a former unaccompanied child, your housing offer will be different while you wait for a decision from the Home Office about your ‘Leave to Remain’. The Care Experienced service will make sure you have suitable accommodation during this process.

If Leave to Remain is granted to you, all housing options will be available. If you do not have Leave to Remain, we will support you to link in with the relevant services. This will also be available in your Pathway Plan.

Settling into life in the UK

We will help you to settle in the community and adjust to life in the UK. 

We can also connect you with community groups in your area and find others with similar interests and backgrounds.

Attending university

If you wish to attend university and you do not have Indefinite Leave to Remain, you might not be able to apply for a student loan. 

It’s important to discuss this with your Social Worker or aftercare worker so we can help you to access advice and support.

Further support

We will be with you through this journey and make sure you have the representation and support you need, including access to interpreters and immigration advice. We can also support you to connect with specialist services and charities like the Refugee Council and the Red Cross tracing service.

If you need, we can provide you with a copy of the Local Offer in your first language.