UKRAINE EMERGENCY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

Curriculum information:

• Education Hub blog.
  • Advice and resources from the DfE for teachers regarding the invasion of Ukraine.
• BBC resources
  • Newsround resources
  • Three Minute Explainer from Ros Atkins (more suitable for Secondary students)

• Save the Children

• How to Talk About War and Conflict with Kids, According to a Child Counsellor | Save the Children

• The Guardian

• ‘A delicate balance’: experts’ tips on dealing with Ukraine anxiety in children | Children | The Guardian

• Metro
  • Short article on how to talk to children about the crisis.
• Schools of Sanctuary
  • How you can support the people of Ukraine (cityofsanctuary.org)
  • Suggestions for schools about activities they may use to engage pupils and students.
• Choices Programme
  • https://www.choices.edu/teaching-news-lesson/the-ukraine-crisis/
  • American based institution with lesson activity suggestions suitable for secondary/colleges.

DONATIONS

If your pupils are keen to make cash donations to charity, please ensure that thorough research has been done to ensure the charity acts properly and is a registered charity.  It may be best to stick to national/international charity organisations such as:

• Disasters Emergency Fund: https://www.dec.org.uk
  • UK coalition of 15 charities. Donations matched by UK Government up to £20 million.
• UNHCR: https://donate.unrefugees.org.uk/ukraine-emergency/
  • The United Nations Refugee Agency.

Schools may be asked to be involved in the collection of other items. It is perhaps worth noting that several charities have suggested that other, nearer countries are better placed for collection and delivery of clothing etc. at this time, so donations of money are probably better and quicker.