REFUGEE SUPPORT
Weston College is here to support you. Whether you are hosting a refugee or have recently come to the UK and need help adjusting and community integration, we have various courses and resources that can help you as you re-settle or help others to do so.
Scroll down or click here to fill out our refugee enquiry form to arrange a conversation with the right team.
What opportunities are available?
- Weekly drop in sessions
- English language courses for 16-18-year-olds
- English language courses for adults (19+)
- All courses for adults (19+)
- All courses for 16-18-year-olds
- Creative Arts Workshops
- FREE Access to HE courses to get you the qualifications you need to go to university
Weston College's refugee services are supported by Team North Somerset through the West of England Works programmes.
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH
Want to talk to someone? By filling out this form, we will contact you to talk about your needs.
EVENTS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN
Open Door Sessions - Come in and speak to us!
Every Thursday, 9:30am to 11:30am
Weston College Knightstone campus at reception.
A chance to discuss individual circumstances and view support and training options with expert help. Staff attending will be knowledgeable on college wide provision including English language support, employment support, West of England Works, Adult courses and more.
No need to book, just turn up!
English Language Courses
Our ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) courses can help 16-18-year-olds and adults (18+) whose first language is not English.
16-18-year-olds: Click here to complete and submit the form and someone will be in touch!
Adults (18+): Click here to apply for English courses.
Creative Craft and Conversations
A fashion and textiles workshop for all ages and level of abilities. Learn and practice a range of hand and machine embroidery techniques. We will also experiment with surface patterns and fashion techniques such as tracing from a bodice block and sleeves!
Tuesday 5th July 2pm - 4pm
Friday 8th 10am - 12pm
Friday 15th 2pm - 4pm
Loxton Campus Sixth Form - A member of staff will meet you at the main reception
LOCAL CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS
WHEN?
Mondays 1 - 3 pm
Tuesdays 9.15-11.45am
Wednesdays 1 -3 pm
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
WHERE?
St Paul's Church,
Walliscote Rd,
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1EF
WHEN?
Monday mornings
WHERE?
The Other Place
81-83 Meadow Street
Weston-super-Mare
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
WHEN?
Thursdays
WHERE?
Christchurch, Highdale Road
Clevedon
BS21 7LL
HOW MUCH?
Free for Ukrainians
WHEN?
Every 3rd Sunday of the month, 5:00pm-6:15pm
WHERE?
Christchurch, Highdale Road
Clevedon
BS21 7LL
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
WHEN?
Sundays, 2:00pm-4:30pm
WHERE?
Trinity Centre
Church Lane
Nailsea
BS48 4NG
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
WHEN?
Mondays, 10:30 am – 12:00pm
WHERE?
St Francis RC Church
Nailsea
BS48 2LP
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
Free food courses:
Baking in a Mug for Families
Making a Crumble Together
Biscuit Decorating for Families
Jewish Celebrations Food
Visit their website for more info: https://www.wea.org.uk/ukraine
WHEN?
Thursdays 11am-1 pm
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
WHERE?
The Other Place
81-83 Meadow Street
Weston-super-Mare
WHEN?
Thursday mornings
WHERE?
The Other Place
81-83 Meadow Street
Weston-super-Mare
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
WHEN?
Fridays 12:00pm-1.30pm
WHERE?
The Other Place
81-83 Meadow Street
Weston-super-Mare
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
WHEN?
Fridays, 10am
WHERE?
Christchurch
Clevedon
BS21 7LL
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
WHEN?
Sundays, 9:15 - 10:15am (Until 26th June 2022)
WHERE?
The Academy of Gymnastics
1 Harbourmead
Harbour Road Trading Estate
Portishead
BS20 7AY
HOW MUCH?
Cost = Free
