Language schools and community groups have reported waiting lists of thousands
Workers at a 'welcome hub' for arriving Ukrainians.Last modified on Thu 30 Jun 2022 18.57 BST
Access is a particular problem among Ukrainian refugees because as predominantly women and children, a lack of childcare at most classes prevents many of them from attending. She said classes were available at adult education colleges, but that many did not have places until September, which is too long for many refugees to wait, who need it now.
The lack of availability and funding has left voluntary organisations “bridging the gap” with untrained teachers, according to community organisers. Among the advanced pupils is Anastasia Shilakhtina, 33, a lawyer who moved from Mariupol to Streatham in April with her son Max, nine, who said she needed to improve her English to find good work opportunities. “My city is under Russian control right now, my house is destroyed and I have no choice,” she said.
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