Louise Sayers

I have 15 years of industry experience working across TV, radio, and digital platforms. 

Child migrants travelling to the UK

BBC Newsround •

What it's like for children trying to come to the UK in small boats

The issue of people arriving into the UK in small boats has been a big one recently. Every day, migrants try to cross the English Channel - the stretch of water between England and France - in small boats or dinghies.The crossing is very dangerous and among those attempting it are lots of children.Jenny went to Calais, the town in France where many small boats leave from, to find out what happens to the children involved.You can find out about the issue of small boat crossings here.

The issue o...
BBC Newsround •

UK Immigration: Why are children coming to the UK in small boats?

Every day, migrants try to cross the English Channel - the stretch of water between England and France - in small boats or dinghies.Among them are lots of children. There are different reasons migrants might try to come to the UK. Some are fleeing war or persecution in their home country. Others are coming hoping to make money. That is against the law.Whatever people's circumstances, entering the UK in a small boat is illegal and anyone arriving in this way is breaking the law.Criminal gangs org...