Resources

Useful documents and links

BBC Newsround
Lesson plans on reporting on conflict, kids' anti-war marches and Iraq.

Factual background: BBC - struggle in Iraq
In depth media coverage of the Iraq war.

Educators for Social Responsibility
Website discusses the impact of war on young people and how children’s needs differ at different ages.

Talking about terrorism: promoting peace
Children and young people are likely to be asking questions about the London bombings and the impact of the tragedy on them, their families and communities. CCHRE staff and students have put together a list of websites designed to provide teachers with information, ideas and teaching resources. The centre encourages those using these materials to approach them critically, and hopes they will be a support to teachers as they respond to unfolding events and to the many media stories.

Talking to children about terrorism and armed conflict (word)
Guidance to parents and educators, produced in the US after 9/11 and at the time of the Iraq war.

Talking to kids about terrorism and acts of war (word)
This guide helps answer some common questions and concerns parents and professionals have about talking to children about terrorism and war.

Talking with kids about war and violence
The US Public Broadcasting Service website providing advice to parents and carers about talking with children on sensitive issues.

Teaching about the war
Collection of articles and resources for teachers from Rethinking Schools. Includes materials that focus specifically on Iraq and articles on armed conflict and society's priorities.

Teaching and talking about the war (word)
Resource for teachers, parents and carers. Points to bear in mind when discussing and teaching the war in Iraq.

Teaching on controversial issues: guidelines for teachers
Article by Alan Shapiro, writing for Educators for Social Responsibility Metropolitan Area, United States.

Terrorist attacks (pdf)
Advice from the National Union of Teachers.

Tips for teaching controversial issues
Rules for faciliators and teachers for handling controversial issues.

The Tsunami and young children (word)
Guidance on children dealing with disasters and traumas.

War in Iraq - the impact on schools (word)
Advice from the National Union of Teachers.

When war is in the news
Article, published in February 2003, by Judith Myers-Walls, a child development specialist based at Purdue University, Indiana.

Why settings must ensure they are safe havens for children (pdf)
A free download from the journal, Early Years Educator: a new article by Jane Lane giving extensive and practical guidance to early years professionals in talking and working with young children following the London bombings and other recent events. It includes guidance on preparing our settings and ourselves, in advance, for whatever the future may bring.