Due to the ongoing situation in Ukraine many children and young people may have a variety of questions or display some anxieties. The following resources may be helpful for parents, carers, teachers and school staff in support children and young people at this time.
Supporting discussions about Ukraine
Toolkit for teachers
Talking to children about war
Social Story about war in Ukraine
Talking about events in Ukraine
Resources and links to support schools and parents/carers in light of recent events in Ukraine
Save the children: 5 ways to talk to children about conflict
Social Story about war in Ukraine
Child bereavement UK: Supporting children and young people after a frightening event
Helpful advice and sort 2 minute video clip outlining what might help
Supporting a child after a frightening event – YouTube
Childline
Lots of links to resources for children when they have worries about events going on in the world – click here
Mental Health Foundation
10 tips for talking to your child about world news – click here
Seasons for Growth: A guide to self care and wellbeing during times of uncertainty.
Click here to view this short 2 page handout focuses on how we can support ourselves and children/young people during times of uncertainty and change
Newsround: Advice if you’re upset by the news
Click here to watch a short one minute clip for children
Newsround: The history of Ukraine-Russian tensions
Click here to watch a short two minute clip outlining the history of these two countries
Barnardos
Coram Life Education
Helping children with anxiety about current world events (coramlifeeducation.org.uk)
All Aberdeenshire schools have access to the SCARF through ALEC and as well as highlighting the relevant areas of SCARF, we have also signposted to several other organisations who have support materials.
Within SCARF there is also the Belonging toolkit, free for all schools. Aimed at P6 – S3, the resource was written with children from refugee and migrant backgrounds and explores some of the challenges faced by these pupils as well as developing a shared understanding of the importance of belonging. There are also additional activities that can help develop an understanding of how we can make our schools welcoming places for everyone.
NHS Grampian Resources
Talking about War and Conflict Resources pack for parents
Talking about War Resources pack for teenagers
Resource pack for children under 12 to help manage difficult feelings about war and conflict
