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By joining Jacari—either as a volunteer, school, pupil, or family—you become part of a community in which everyone supports and helps each other.

 

Below are some organisations through which parents and carers can get support in learning English or other matters. Click on the names in orange for more information!

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ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Classes​

 

FELLOW

• Volunteer organisation through Oxford Hub providing free English classes

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EMBS Community College

• Offers English and maths courses in Oxford and Banbury

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Learning English Online

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If you cannot attend ESOL classes in person, below are some good websites where you can learn independently:

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English My Way

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British Council ESOL​

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Support for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

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Asylum Welcome

• Offers a broad range of services and information

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Refugee Resource

• Provides mentoring, advice, counselling, and other forms of support

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Employment Support

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The National Careers Service

• Provides information as well as careers and skills advice tailored to you

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Ways2Work

• Has a page for all employment support services available in Bristol​

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Other Support Organisations

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Citizens’ Advice Bureau

• Provides free, confidential, impartial  advice on   housing,  benefits,  immigration, 

      and other issues

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