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Our thoughts are with the people and families of Ukraine. Resources and links to support schools and parents/carers in light of recent events in Ukraine.

Please find attached a social story as well as guidance and advice for parents and carers. 

Save the children: 5 ways to talk to children about conflict
https://www.savethechildren.net/news/ukraine-5-ways-talk-children-about-conflict#

Child bereavement UK: Supporting children and young people after a frightening event
Helpful advice and sort 2 minute video clip outlining what might help
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/information-frightening-events#:~:text=Talking%20about%20the%20things%20that,sensitively%20choosing%20the%20right%20moment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxuQLdBjpZc

Childline
Lots of links to resources for children when they have worries about events going on in the world
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/

Mental Health Foundation
10 tips for talking to your child about world news
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/talking-to-your-children-scary-world-news

Seasons for Growth: A guide to self care and wellbeing during times of uncertainty.
This short 2 page handout focuses on how we can support ourselves and children/young people during times of uncertainty and change
http://www.seasonsforgrowth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SFG-Toolkit-Selfcare-Times-Uncertainty-COVID19-UK-Email.pdf

Newsround: Advice if you’re upset by the news
Short one minute clip for children
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13865002

Newsround: The history of Ukraine-Russian tensions
Short two minute clip outlining the history of these two countries
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/60513502