Life story work resources to support refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people

Animation for young people 

This three minute animation is designed to be watched by young people who have recently arrived in the UK as refugees or asylum-seekers. It explains what life story work is, and how it could benefit them.

The animation is available in English, Arabic, Dari and Tigrinya.

Watch the animation in Arabic>>

Watch the animation in Dari>>

Watch the animation in Tigrinya>>

Toolkit for practitioners 

This toolkit is for life story workers and social workers who facilitate life story work for children and young people who are newly arrived in the UK.

It includes guidance on preparing for life story work with children and young people who are recently arrived in the UK, working with interpreters, building trust and taking an asset-based approach, trauma-informed practice, and examples of games which can be incorporated into life story work.

Download the toolkit as a PDF>>

Guide for interpreters 

This guide is for any interpreter who is involved in life story work for children and young people who are newly arrived in the UK.

It includes an introduction to life story work and what to expect in sessions, the interpreter’s role in life story work, and guidance on building trust and taking an asset-based approach.

Download the guide as a PDF>>