Helping Ukrainian families to find schooling in the UK

Written By Sarah Teasdale

The terrible tragedy that has unfolded in the Ukraine has appalled all of us in the United Kingdom, but it’s impossible for us to imagine the anguish and stress that displaced families are going through. For those arriving in the UK with host families one of the immediate issues to deal with is sorting out school places for school age Ukrainian children. We have spoken to a number of local council education departments to put together a guide to help families needing to make applications for school places. Councils have been asked to fast track such applications but there appears to be no standard process. That said, the important thing is that many of the administrative requirements have been relaxed to make the process easier. Our guide has been translated into Ukrainian courtesy of Google Translate and kindly checked by a Ukrainian translator so we hope it makes sense! We offer both a Ukrainian version for our guest families and an English version for the Host Family and hope it will help. Good luck and we hope that Ukraine achieves a lasting and just peace soon.

Завантажити PDF: Схема та рекомендації для українських сімей щодо вступу до державних шкіл


Download PDF (English version): Arranging schooling for Ukrainian families arriving in the UK.


Sarah Teasdale
SARAH TEASDALE - LEAD CONSULTANT & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Introducing Sarah Teasdale, Lead Consultant, Managing Director and the powerhouse behind Educatus. Sarah started the company back in 2013 after going through the whirlwind of relocating across the globe with her three young daughters and facing the daunting task of finding the right schools for them abroad. Having personally experienced the ups and downs that can come with moving frequently - living in places like Ireland, Kenya, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and eventually returning to the UK, Sarah knows firsthand the mix of emotions that come with moving to a new country and helping children settle into a new school. At Educatus, she's all about ensuring a smoother and less daunting process for corporate clients, parents, and importantly their little ones.   

Sarah's journey into education began as a trained teacher in England, where she gained experience in both state and independent schools. Her teaching adventures extended then to Ireland and Bahrain, before her next move to Kenya where she established her own supply-teaching agency, catering to international schools in Nairobi. Her passion for education led her to work with the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the United Nation's Kenyan Office, providing guidance to families seeking quality schools in Kenya and East Africa. Afterwards, Sarah returned to the Middle East, where she contributed significantly to a project in the UAE focused on developing and implementing a new school curriculum in government schools.  

Upon returning to England, Sarah became part of a prominent relocation company, where she played a crucial role in establishing their in-house education consultancy. This role centered around assisting clients who were relocating families in and out of the UK.  

Given all her own experience, Sarah wanted to take the leap and in 2013 established her own education consulting company, Educatus. With her leadership, she handpicked an exceptional team of consultants based in the UK who share her dedication. Together, they are committed to providing outstanding support and guidance, making the transition smoother for families embarking on similar relocation journeys. 

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