Support for Refugee CYP living in hotels in Kent

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<p>A number of Afghan refugee families are living in hotels in Kent. The children and young people living in these hotels are in school but require additional support and provision after school, at weekends and during the school holidays. There are currently approximately 130 children who are under the age of 18 years old, living in the Canterbury hotels and more are arriving soon. We would expect activities to be provided for all children living in the hotels (but recognise that not all activities will be suitable for all Children and Young People due to varying age groups). When new children arrive at the hotels, they will automatically be eligible to receive support. The support covers all under 18s living in the hotels. There is often no communal space at the hotels for children to play and interact with other children, and no external safe space for exercise and fun activities, which means activities delivered at the hotel are very limited for the young people. Kent County Council is looking to commission an organisation to provide support for the refugee Children and Young People in the Canterbury hotels (where support is co-ordinated by KCC and Canterbury City Council). We are looking for an organisation to deliver additional activities and trips out for the young people, giving them the opportunity to socialise, be creative, exercise, and have fun. This support will improve the physical health, mental health, and emotional wellbeing of the refugee children and young people. It will also give them new opportunities for socialisation. For the younger children, the activities will also support their fine and gross motor skills. Examples of trips and excursions could be: &bull; Wildlife parks &bull; Museums &bull; Country parks &bull; Sport centres &bull; Cinema, theatre and bowling trips Support will be provided until the end of August 2022 when the Reconnect Programme ends. There should be no cost passed onto the families.</p> Keywords: Refugee, Vulnerable CYP and families