Education and Childcare
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Latest government advice for moving to the UK
Education and childcare
Apply for a school place
You (or your host family) can apply for a place for your child(ren) at a school in Worcestershire once you arrive. However, we recommend that you do not rush to place a child in school, but instead allow time for children and young people to settle and recover.
School Admissions | Worcestershire County Council
The government has published guidance for families arriving from Ukraine on how to apply for a school place and childcare in England, in English and Ukrainian:
How do families arriving from Ukraine apply for a school place and childcare? / Як родинам, що приїжджають з України, подавати заяви на отримання місць у школі та допомоги з оплати послуг з догляду за дитиною?
Support for young people
The Refugee Education UK website provides advice and support to help young refugees access education.
Childcare services
You can get help with the cost of childcare depending on your circumstances.
Childcare | Worcestershire County Council
Finding a job
You have the right to work as soon as you arrive in the UK. You need to be 18-years-old to work full time.
The UK government website provides a range of information to help you with finding a job.
If you want to talk to someone about finding work or claiming the benefits you may be entitled to, you can visit your local Jobcentre Plus.
Jobcentre Plus Local Office Search.
For local jobs and opportunities in Worcestershire please visit Local jobs, apprenticeships and training | Worcestershire Opportunities.
Your rights and safe working
Once employed, your rights as a worker are protected by UK law. Some rights take immediate effect, some are conditional on how long you work. The following are your employment rights which you should expect from your employer.
You are entitled to:
- be paid the National Minimum Wage
- rest breaks and time off work
- paid holiday
- an itemised payslip
- fair and legal deductions from your wages
- a safe working environment
- sick pay
- a copy of your terms and conditions
You can read more about your rights as a worker in the UK. The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority protects vulnerable and exploited workers. They have more information about your rights in Ukrainian and Russian and have a helpline if you need to report any problems.
- Workers rights (English)
- Права працівників (Ukrainian)
- ПРАВА трудящихся (Russian)
Report problems with an employer to the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority by calling 0800 432 0804
Modern slavery
Slavery is a word for when one person obtains or forces another person to work for them against their wishes. Unfortunately, slavery does happen in the UK.
If you wish to report any concerns, call the UK Modern Slavery and Exploitation helpline on 08000 121 700 or report online. There are Ukrainian and Russian translators available. You can find more information on the Unseen website.
Accessing Public transport
For current Worcestershire County Bus Timetables
Please visit Bus Timetables | Bus Timetables | Worcestershire County Council
National Rail | National Rail Enquiries & Tickets | Trainline
Accessing English classes in the community
For information on how to access English classes please visit Adult and family learning courses | Worcestershire County Council
Access English classes at a local college:
Wyre Forest District
English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) – Kidderminster College
Bromsgrove and Redditch District, Worcester City District
ESOL | Heart of Worcestershire College
Wychavon District
ESOL Speaking and Listening - Languages - WCG – Warwickshire College