From speaking to groups of young people, they are clearly finding it all the harder to accept reassurances/support being offered with this coming straight after the pandemic which turned out to be something much more than first envisaged.
The information has come from various sources. Educational Psychology Teams (thanks Cathy O’Connor) Youth services (thanks Seline Wakerley) and Wirral Council.
Sharing these different documents and links available below in the hope we can help offer support across the different age ranges of our children & young people when talking about the terrible situation in Ukraine.
How to talk to children about Russia invading Ukraine in an honest but reassuring way
How to Talk to Kids about What is Happening in Ukraine
How to talk about Ukraine with children - Save the Children
Talking To Children About Terrorism and War
Advice for children and young people if they are upset by the news – provided by Newsround
How to talk with students with Russia - Ukarine War 5 tips
Talking to children about war - Pointers for parents
Advice if you're upset by the news - CBBC Newsround