{"id":3923,"date":"2024-03-13T07:40:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T07:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement-new\/?page_id=3923"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:55:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:55:42","slug":"support-for-ukrainians-living-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/key-services\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/support-for-ukrainians-living-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for Ukrainians Living in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/\">Return to Business and Employment page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll find information on specific support provided for Ukrainians living in the UK, provided by public bodies, universities or other organisations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading entry-title\">STEP Ukraine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STEP Ukraine is providing thousands of Ukrainians with fully funded, 12 week support programme which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intensive English language course for all levels (12 weeks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support to find meaningful employment in the UK that matches client\u2019s skills and experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>STEP Ukraine are running new programmes soon. If you are interested, find out more and apply today at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldjewishrelief.org\/stepukraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.worldjewishrelief.org\/stepukraine<\/a>, or call 0800 319 6089<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This support provided by STEP Ukraine in partnership with the UK government, World Jewish Relief and the the British Council<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldjewishrelief.org\/stepukraine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/12\/step-ukraine-photo.jpg\" alt=\"step ukraine poster\" class=\"wp-image-2849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/12\/step-ukraine-photo.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/12\/step-ukraine-photo-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/12\/step-ukraine-photo-423x600.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading entry-title\">Help and Support for Ukrainian teachers and trainees coming to the UK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getintoteaching.education.gov.uk\/non-uk-teachers\/ukraine#get-help-with-international-qualifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/10\/Teaching-education-dept.png\" alt=\"Teaching education dept slogan - &quot;every lesson shapes a life&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-2663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/10\/Teaching-education-dept.png 579w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2023\/10\/Teaching-education-dept-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overseas teachers enrich the lives of students and add value to schools and the wider community. The&nbsp;Department for Education (DfE)&nbsp;wants to help Ukrainian refugees in any way they can, and they support and encourage schools and training providers to recruit Ukrainian teachers and teacher trainees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DfE can help if you\u2019re interested in teaching children aged 5 to 18. If you\u2019d like to teach other age groups, try teaching in a university<span class=\"visually-hidden\">)&nbsp;or&nbsp;teaching in further education<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getintoteaching.education.gov.uk\/non-uk-teachers\/ukraine#get-help-with-international-qualifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click HERE for full details of advice and support available<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support is extensive due to a growing need for teachers in the UK. Here are some examples of support that may be relevant to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International relocation payment worth \u00a310,000 (potentially)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free translation of professional qualifications via the ENIC if you are applying to train to teach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on work visas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice on training: entry requirements, fees, financial support, guidance and support for finding a course and applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice on jobs: finding and applying for jobs, salaries, benefits, and applying for Qualified Teacher Status if you are already a qualified teacher in the Ukraine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on safeguarding and criminal records checks<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Open University<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading entry-title\"><figure><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.open.edu%2Fopenlearn%2Fsupporting-ukrainians-ukrainian&amp;data=05%7C01%7CPhillip.Ash%40devon.gov.uk%7C6f03e05ab594489d208608dab7e2a19e%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638024481235512759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RLHmPIJoCtwYA0dsNLicZwWoO2FvwlpwlAfgK0TbSJE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/open-university-2-300x213.png\" alt=\"open university logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/open-university-2-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2022\/12\/open-university-2.png 542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/figure><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Open University has translated into Ukrainian its package of <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.open.edu%2Fopenlearn%2Fsupporting-ukrainians-ukrainian&amp;data=05%7C01%7CPhillip.Ash%40devon.gov.uk%7C6f03e05ab594489d208608dab7e2a19e%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638024481235512759%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=RLHmPIJoCtwYA0dsNLicZwWoO2FvwlpwlAfgK0TbSJE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free online resources for Ukrainian refugees<\/a>.&nbsp;This includes articles on how to write a CV for employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out our other business and employability support:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/job-fairs-in-devon\/\">Job fairs in Devon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/translating-qualifications-from-overseas\/\">Translating your qualifications<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/writing-a-cv\/\">CVs, personal profiles, covering letters, and job interviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/english-for-the-workplace\/\">Industry specific support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/careers-and-employment\/\">Professional training courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/volunteering-and-work-experience-opportunities-in-your-area\/\">Volunteering opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/do-you-want-to-start-your-own-business\/\">Starting your own business \u2013 advice and guidance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/support-for-ukrainians-living-in-the-uk\/\">Support for Ukrainians living in the UK<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/\">Return 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