As a Ukrainian refugee, you can get government-funded English classes for speakers of other languages. This will probably be for around 6 hours per week.
If you're Ukrainian, have just arrived and would like to learn English, get help to learn English through Adult Education.
If you have any questions, send an email to ash@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
You can also find more information on available courses on the Voices in Exile Resources hub.
The Adult Education Hub gives residents of Brighton & Hove the opportunity to learn new skills and improve their career options. A wide range of classes and workshops are available including courses in work and employability skills, pre-employment training for specific city industries as well as English, Maths and ESOL provision alongside classes to support well-being and personal development.
The Adult Learning Programme is carefully targeted to meet the needs of local people and the Adult Education Hub team are working with our communities, local enterprise partners and key stakeholders to ensure learning opportunities reach those that need them most.
If you are 19+ looking to boost your confidence, learn a new skill or thinking about changing your job, search for courses here: Adult Education training and courses - Brighton and Hove Adult Education
The Open University (OU) has translated its package of free online resources into Ukrainian for Ukrainian refugees in the UK. This includes courses covering subjects from the English language to articles on writing a CV.
Access free online resources from the Open University.
Find information and advice about childcare and local support for families. Use the online form to send your contact details and they will contact you about your needs.
Children aged 5 to 16 must be in full-time education.
Schools are divided into:
Apply for school or college places in the city.
Any young adult aged 16 to 25 (including those who will be 16 by 31 August 2022) can get support through the Youth Employment Hub. The Youth Employment Hub provides careers information and guidance, and signposts to other support services.
To contact the Youth Employment Hub send an email to youthemploymenthub@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
The Brighton & Hove Stand for Ukraine community group provides information on support, activities and events taking place across the city.
Go to their website to find out when these events take place.
Drop- in to:
Together Co is a Brighton & Hove charity who are working with friendly volunteers to help Ukrainian refugees connect with their local community.
Together Co supports Ukrainian guests to:
Find out more about Together Co.
To contact Together Co:
Our Brighton & Hove public libraries are an amazing resource and a free public space to visit.
They offer a large selection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and online resources.
You can:
The libraries also:
Brighton & Hove Buses is offering a month’s free bus pass for all newly arrived refugees. The bus pass covers the area where Brighton & Hove bus services operate. We will contact you about this using the contact details registered with the Homes for Ukrainians scheme.
We're offering free cycling training courses for refugees.
Find out more about transport in the city.
The mobile phone provider, Three, has introduced a support package for Ukrainians arriving in the UK. You can get a free, 30-day ‘pay as you go’ SIM card with unlimited UK calls and texts and free calls and texts from the UK to Ukraine.
Virgin Media O2 has removed charges for using data in Ukraine. They will also credit charges for calls and texts to and from Ukraine and the UK.
If you are from Ukraine and are seeking refuge in the UK, you can bring your pet dog, cat or ferret without it going into quarantine under certain circumstances.
Bringing your pet to the UK from Ukraine.
Sussex Police is responsible for policing the county of Sussex, including Brighton & Hove.
Sussex Police work closely with other organisations, such as Brighton & Hove City Council, to ensure that together we are keeping you, your families and the wider residents of Sussex safe.
In an emergency, contact the police by telephoning 999. An emergency is one where:
If you need to contact Sussex Police and it is not an emergency:
In support of the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into possible war crimes committed in Ukraine since 21 November 2013, Sussex Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed or been a victim of any war crimes or crimes against humanity.
They are also interested in hearing from anyone who may hold evidence of war crimes committed in the Ukraine, such as video footage or images.
To report this to us:
Be aware that any evidence gathered by the police may be shared with the International Criminal Court in support of their investigation. They will treat all information you provide in confidence.