The following links may be useful for parents and teachers to talk to primary aged children about the situation in Ukraine.

Red Cross – has a number of resources, the following may be particularly useful
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/how-to-talk-about-conflict-impartially

Newsround have very age-appropriate videos which are constantly updated: https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/60662417

This general one on what to do if you see something that upsets you is important too https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13865002

Supporting your child if they see upsetting content online about what is happening in Ukraine https://www.childnet.com/blog/supporting-your-child-with-upsetting-content/

We should not hide from children what is happening in Ukraine https://schoolsweek.co.uk/we-should-not-hide-from-children-what-is-happening-in-ukraine/

How to talk to children about what’s happening in Ukraine and World War Three anxiety https://metro.co.uk/2022/02/24/how-to-talk-to-children-about-whats-happening-in-ukraine-16163133/

Help for teachers and families to talk to pupils about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how to help them avoid misinformation https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/02/25/

How and when to talk to children about war, according to a parenting expert https://www.independent.co.uk/life style/children war talk russia ukraineb2023695.html

How to cope with traumatic news an illustrated guide
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-23/illustrated-guide-coping-traumatic-news/5985104

Talking with Children About War and Violence in the World https://www.familyeducation.com/life/wars/talking-children-about-war-violence-world

Tips for parents and caregivers on media coverage of traumatic events https://www.nctsn.org/resources/tips-parents-and-caregivers-media-coverage-traumatic-events