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Syrian Resettlement Programme


Supporting individuals who have arrived as part of the Syrian and Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme to integrate into UK society. 

What is the Syrian Resettlement Programme (SRP)?

Working in Partnership with Migration Yorkshire and the Refugee Council, the Syrian Resettlement Programme (SRP) provides support to Syrian and Vulnerable persons during their first five years of re-settlement in the UK. It offers them a holistic package of support to facilitate integration, encompassing the following five areas:
Language Fluency
Education & Training
Employment Support
Health, Wellbeing & Independence
Community Engagement

What role does RETAS play in the Syrian Resettlement Programme?

The Syrian Resettlement Programme at RETAS supports vulnerable Syrian families to resettle in the Leeds area.

Support that RETAS provides includes:
  • ESOL classes to support with learning English
  • Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) on education and employment matters
  • Organised activities to facilitate integration into the local community and combat social isolation
  • Support to access volunteering opportunities and local community activities
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One of our service users fixing our printer...shows we need their help just as much as they need ours!

How do we run this project?

  1. Refugee Council bring the new families to RETAS where they are welcomed, registered and assessed for English language levels
  2. Once allocated to an English class, they have a one-to-one appointment with an adviser working on the project to create an action plan with regards to their education, training, employment and integration needs and aspirations 
  3. Advisers work closely with service users in collaboration with the Refugee Council in order to meet service user needs and support them to achieve their goals 
  4. At the end of every year, an adviser carries out an assessment with the service user to reflect on their achievements and challenges throughout the year and revisit their goals in order to adapt their action plan accordingly
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Throughout the year, we also organise a number of practical trips, workshops and activities to support with our five focus areas. Recent trips and activities have included: family trip to the museum, a walk in Otley, library trips, a talk with a dietician around healthy eating, workshops on relaxation techniques, volunteering and job seeking skills 

Want to find out more or get in touch about this work?

Please contact our project lead Fidelis Chebe:
- fidelis@retasleeds.co.uk
​- 0113 380 5630

About Us

Established in 2002, RETAS (Refugee Education Training Advice Service) has a vision to see all refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants to feel welcome and supported to fully integrate into society.

​We provide assistance with access to education, re-qualification, training and employment to help them better integrate in their communities. We strive to build confidence and hope in our service users, and empower them to build a safe and secure life here in the UK.

Contact Us

233-237 Roundhay Road
The Roundhay Road Resource Centre
Leeds, LS8 4HS
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Tel:

07949 796180

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Email: ​​info@retasleeds.org.uk

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RETAS is a registered Charity. Charity Number: 1121330 - Company Number 6365085
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Our Policies & Procedures
    • Our Partners & Funders
  • What We Do
    • ESOL Classes
    • Welcome to Leeds Project
    • 28 Day Transition Project
    • New Roots >
      • Engage
      • Aspire
    • Syrian Resettlement Programme
    • Signposting & Advocacy
  • Access Our Services
    • Refer To Us
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer With Us
    • Donate or Fundraise
    • Vacancies
  • Blog
  • New Page