Conversational English for Independence
The modern slavery support system has significantly changed since the Programme's development and the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act in 2015.
To meet survivors where they are, and to continue to provide transformative support to empower them to where they want to be. Since 2023, we’ve worked with survivors and referral partners to understand support pathways inside and outside the NRM. Using these insights, we have adapted our programming to provide support that is accessible to survivors whatever stage of their journey.
Following feedback, we have developed a pre-Employability Programme English support course, CEFI. The focus of this course is on practical conversational English skills to support survivors in achieving greater independence.
Communication Development:
- Verbal
- Written
Increased Independence
Social Skills
Confidence building
PARTICIPANT CRITERIA
Essential
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Female Survivor of Modern Slavery
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Age 18+ (no upper age limit)
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Basic Level of English (we aren’t able to accept participants with no English)
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Happy to participate in group and 121 sessions
Non Essential
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NRM
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Conclusive Grounds Decision
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Right to Work
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Commitment to any other Sophie Hayes Foundation programmes
(we hope CEFI is a helpful stepping-stone to CREW and/or the Employability Programme but there is no requirement to join either of these on completion)