Resources: conflict & war

This website has been designed as an introduction to the resources, information and organisations that are available to support Armed Forces families when they are posted to Scotland.

The links and documents below are relevant to Armed Forces Families during times of war and conflict making finding information and locating pertinent website material easier.  If you know of any additional sources of information that you would like to see or think should be included please email forceschildrenseducation, click here for more general resources.

  • A cover graphic from the Education Scotland Conlfict and War support for educators presentation

    Webinar: Support for educators

    Webinar: Support for educators

    Education Scotland recently held an informative webinar for educators covering topics related to conflict and war

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  • Wellness written in all capitals on a green leaf

    Wellness during conflict

    Wellness during conflict

    NHS Highland has released an article with tips for maintaining wellness during conflicts like the current war in Ukraine. Download the article below.

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  • Phrases to use with pupils

    Phrases to use with pupils

    The National Transitions Officer has created a list of phrases to use as a basis for conversations about war and conflict

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  • Advice from Argyll and Bute

    Advice from Argyll and Bute

    Argyll and Bute Council have shared a PDF of resources geared towards talking to your family about world news such as the current war in Ukraine

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  • Emotions Worksheet - boy showing his feelings with paper smiles

    Emotions worksheet

    Emotions worksheet

    This worksheet from Bounce Forward is a great way to help children talk about their feelings and work through what might be causing them

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  • Talking to kids about Ukraine

    Talking about what is happening in Ukraine

    Talking about what is happening in Ukraine

    Pure Wow contributor Alexia Dellner writes a how-to on talking to kids about the current situation in Ukraine

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  • Reassuring children when talking about Russia invading Ukraine

    Reassuring children when talking about Ukraine

    Reassuring children when talking about Ukraine

    i Writer Kasia Delgado looks at how to talk to children about Russia invading Ukraine in an honest but reassuring way

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  • Little girl in winter coat with the Save the Children logo

    How to talk to children about Ukraine

    How to talk to children about Ukraine

    The charity Save the Children has published five tips from a psychologist and child counsellor

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  • Notice of parental deployment form

    Notice of parental deployment form

    For Armed Forces families, it is normal to experience changes in behaviour or feeling unsettled when a parent goes away. Download our notice of deployment form to give schools the right information

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