Help for teachers and families to talk to pupils about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how to help them avoid misinformation

 

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is distressing and concerning, and we understand children and young people may have questions or be seeking reassurance. Our Burnside staff team are well placed to talk to pupils about the images they are seeing and help them navigate the concepts and issues this brings up but we’re also aware that it raises issues we have never have encountered before.

 

Below is a link from the Government with useful advice and resources for schools and teachers – but they may also be useful for families and young people themselves.

 

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/02/25/help-for-teachers-and-families-to-talk-to-pupils-about-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-and-how-to-help-them-avoid-misinformation/