A 7 minute documentary looking at the placement of Syrian refugee children within the UK school system. In this piece I spoke to three women in a small village in West Sussex who have made it possible for two refugees to join the local school, but are asking for more funding from the government to support these children. I also spoke to Fadi, the father of Mohammad, who came to the UK from a camp in Lebanon after fleeing his home, about his son's experience at the school.

Life After Syria: Funding Futures

Dr Zahid Chauhan defied government advice and chose to vaccinate the homeless population of Oldham because he believes they are among the most vulnerable in society. I spoke to him about this ground breaking move.

Left Behind - Vaccinating The Homeless

Cuckfield Village in West Sussex has come together to help disadvantaged children from the local primary school during the coronavirus pandemic. Through the school and church they have donated food parcels, laptops, tablets and even cash to help those in need.

I spoke to the headteacher who orchestrated the effort, a single mum who is grateful for the kindness and the Church Vicar who also had a hand in helping.

Photo: Cuckfield Village high street - Photo © Kevin Gordon (cc-by-sa/2.0)

It Takes A Village

In this seven minute radio documentary I explore the topic of doxxing, the practice of posting someone's personal information online without their consent for the purpose of harassment. I hope it will shed some light on what doxxing is and the options available to those affected. I speak to victims, an internet solicitor, a cyber psychologist and a website accused of doxxing.

Ellie Smitherman

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