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Our workshop explored the critical issue of how we can work with sanctuary-seeking (refugee and asylum-seeking) children and families in the UK.
With increasing numbers of people seeking sanctuary arriving to the UK, many face unique challenges. This session aimed to create a reflective space where our speakers shared their research, while also sharing practical examples of educational psychology work and ethical considerations.
Our speakers
Dr Tunde Sobitan
Dr Tunde Sobitan is a chartered educational psychologist in the UK with a special interest in refugee communities having worked closely with them over the past few years.
Tunde presented on this topic at the DECP Annual Conference 2024 and has since furthered his research into this area with colleagues.
Dr Jade Wang
Dr Wang is an Educational Psychologist in the Newcastle Educational Psychology Service. She completed the educational psychology doctorate at Newcastle University, and her thesis research explored lived experiences of starting primary school, learning from children and families of sanctuary-seeking backgrounds.
As part of her current role, Jade works within a team supporting international new arrivals.
