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First, I would like to say I feel so sorry for what happened to you – surviving in besieged Mariupol under constant shelling and bombarding, a long tiring journey through many cities and countries before you landed in the UK. Let’s together have a look at you and your stay here. But worse than that is the constant pain you must endure. It’s so heartbreaking. It looks as if it’s always with you.

My dearest Anna, I do not hope you are okay because I know you are not. And rightfully so. Cry, be angry, be sad. Hate everyone and everything. Feel guilty. It's okay, you have the right to these feelings right now. But also be sure that it will all pass. You will be your true self again. Yes, you're right when you think this is gonna be a long war, but be sure you will win it.

For children who have fled war, starting school in a new place with different languages and cultures is daunting. When refugee children are given the right support school can transform into a place where they can heal from some of the trauma they have faced.

This is an introduction to welcoming refugees into your school and will help you develop effective English language interventions to ensure refugee students are able to thrive academically and socially.

Crisis and conflict have direct and profound effects on children's physical safety, well-being and ability to learn. This two-part workshop series will explore the causes, consequences and ways to support refugee students (at the individual and organisational level) to cope and overcome trauma and toxic stress and to thrive in their new school.