Scottish Refugee Council is offering a series of free online taster training sessions this August, providing professionals with an opportunity to build their knowledge and confidence in supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.
Delivered via Zoom, the sessions are ideal for anyone working with refugees, people seeking asylum or diverse communities.
Upcoming Sessions
Tuesday 11 August | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Introduction to Refugees: Asylum and Resettlement
This introductory session explores the key concepts around asylum and resettlement, including important definitions, rights and entitlements, and the routes people take to seek safety in the UK.
Thursday 13 August | 10:00am – 11:00am
Introduction to Working with Interpreters
A practical session covering the core principles of communicating effectively through spoken language interpreters. Participants will take part in group activities and explore some of the common challenges that can arise.
Tuesday 18 August | 11:00am – 12:00pm
After an Asylum Decision: Positive and Negative Decisions
This session looks at what happens after an asylum decision, exploring how rights and entitlements change following positive and negative decisions, as well as the next steps after a refusal.
Please note: This session does not cover the asylum process itself. If you’re new to the topic, Scottish Refugee Council recommends attending the Introduction to Refugees: Asylum and Resettlement session first.
How to Book
You can register for any or all of the sessions using the Scottish Refugee Council booking form.
For further information, please contact train@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
