--- title: "Advice for discussing Russia invading Ukraine with your child" url: "https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2022-02-26-advice-for-discussing-russia-invading-ukraine-with-your-child" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Advice for discussing Russia invading Ukraine with your child ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/BD1EFA91-2EA3-4494-8DD1-819244D76970.jpeg) 26 February 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is distressing and concerning and your child may have questions or be seeking reassurance. Here is some useful advice and information for both teachers and parents. 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/?fbclid=IwAR044VU7\_yRoeFSfV7r\_18bV3ruQI9KYny3dyFRNZHMgC9yZ7tf6hWB4ggM Here is the link to newsround that has some videos and articles appropriate for children. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround https://youtu.be/4uKnNjPfkIg ![](blob:https://st-barnabas-primary-school.schudio.com/71c12c0b-669c-47fb-9428-2875c5d23934) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/FE4C13E5-63F3-400B-92DC-A49A9023C6A5.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2022-02-25-friday-whole-school-worship) Previous ### [Friday Whole School Worship ](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2022-02-25-friday-whole-school-worship) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/DBD0BBA9-4367-4978-B34D-FC942061590F.jpeg)](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2022-02-28-reception-vision-check) Next ### [Reception Vision check](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2022-02-28-reception-vision-check) ### Personal Development - [News](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)