Training

We run regular, open, training sessions for advisers and frontline workers assisting migrant families with no recourse to public funds. You can click through the links below to learn more about them and view upcoming dates on our Eventbrite page.

If you'd like a monthly update on our upcoming sessions, you can sign up here.

We also offer in-house training for that can be attended by up to 25 participants. We can tailor any of the sessions below to meet the needs of the group. Please email [email protected] if you would like more information.

Introduction to support options for individuals with NRPF

This introductory session focuses on the wider support options available for individuals with NRPF.

Section 17 support for families with NRPF

This session looks in depth at NRPF, immigration statuses and entitlements, Section 17 Children Act 1989, as well as risks and common issues accessing support.

Challenging refusals of S17 for families with NRPF

This is a more advanced course which focuses on getting the best outcomes for families requesting support from local authorities.

S17 support for families with NRPF experiencing domestic abuse

This session covers some of the same areas as our 'Section 17 support for families with no recourse to public funds' training but with a focus on those experiencing domestic abuse.

Working with families with NRPF: best practice for local authority staff

This session is designed to assist staff working in local authorities to support families with NRPF to access support.

Some of our previous participants have said:

"Excellent! Trainers clearly had very in-depth knowledge of the issues addressed by the training session. I feel like I have learned a lot!"

"Varied in content. Informative. Learnt new information and clarified things I thought I knew."

"Very informative session. I have learnt a lot. Every frontline worker should attend this course."