Research and analysis

Evaluation of the Refugee Employability Programme (REP)

This is the interim evaluation report of the Refugee Employability Programme (REP), which provides findings on processes and outcomes achieved in its first year

• From: Home Office
• Published: 26 September 2025

Applies to England

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Evaluation of the Refugee Employability Programme (REP)

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Evaluation of the Refugee Employability Programme (REP) theory of change - Annex A

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The July 2024 report presents interim findings of the qualitative process evaluation from REP’s first year and data from its first 9 months.

• a key reason for joining the REP is to gain access to ESOL classes, as service users found the teaching quality higher than what they could access elsewhere
• housing insecurity remains a critical challenge, impacting service users’ ability to engage with the REP
• intermediate outcomes include increased confidence in job searching, better understanding of the UK job market, and having an up-to-date CV; service users report feeling more prepared for job interviews and having a clearer understanding of their career options
• as of June 2024, 8% of service users were in employment, with the majority being in jobs of 16 hours per week or more
• overall, the REP evaluation demonstrates the importance of providing comprehensive, tailored support to refugees seeking to integrate into UK society

Published 26 September 2025