Training

Project 17 offers training for organisations working with migrants with no recourse to public funds.

Our training centres the principles of anti-racism and anti-oppression. We provide legal, technical and practical information to help participants work more effectively with families with NRPF. We also discuss the political and historical context of NRPF and the wider immigration system.

You can click through the links below to learn more about them and view upcoming dates on our Eventbrite page.

We also offer in-house training for that can be attended by up to 25 participants. We can tailor any of the sessions below to meet the needs of the group. Please email [email protected] if you would like more information.

If you'd like a monthly update on our upcoming sessions, you can sign up here.

Training sessions

NRPF: From political context to personal impact

No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and the broader implications of the Hostile Environment policy.

Introduction to support options for individuals with NRPF

The wider support options available for individuals with NRPF.

Section 17 support for families with NRPF

NRPF, immigration statuses and entitlements, Section 17 Children Act 1989, as well as risks and common issues accessing support.

Section 17: Effective referrals and assessments

Making effective referrals and confidently guiding families through the assessment process under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989.

Section 17: Understanding the legal framework

Interpreting the legal framework, identifying common reasons for refusal and strategies to overcome them, applying case law to challenge decisions, and exploring methods like judicial review or formal complaints.

Section 17: Exclusions, risks, and barriers

The key challenges families face in accessing Section 17 support including exclusions to support based on immigration status, 'gatekeeping', and other obstacles to support.

Section 17: Ensuring suitable and appropriate support

Ensuring families receive the appropriate Section 17 support.

S17 support for families with NRPF experiencing domestic abuse

This session covers some of the same areas as our 'Section 17 support for families with no recourse to public funds' training but with a focus on those experiencing domestic abuse.

Section 17 and immigration options for families with NRPF

A joint session between Project 17 and Southwark Law Centre exploring local authority support and immigration options for families with NRPF.

Challenging refusals of S17 for families with NRPF

Advanced course focusing on getting the best outcomes for families requesting support from local authorities.

Local authority support for migrants with NRPF (Section 17 & Care Act)

A joint session between Project 17 and the Care Rights Project exploring Section 17 Children Act 1989 and Care Act 2014 for migrants with no recourse to public funds.

Working with families with NRPF: best practice for local authority staff

For staff working in local authorities to support families with NRPF to access support.