We have collated some articles and resources that may be beneficial for teachers in talking to students about recent natural disasters and any feelings they have relating to this.
External resources:
Please note, the Chartered College is not responsible for the content on the following sites.
For educators:
Disasters and emergencies teaching resources – British Red Cross
How to talk to children about natural disasters – UNICEF
KS3 Lessons plans for natural hazards – TES
A whole school approach to loss and bereavement – GDGLGG Edinburgh
For the classroom:
What is a tsunami – BBC
Geography KS3: Earthquakes – BBC
Geography KS3: Flooding – BBC
Geography KS3: Natural disasters and response – BBC
KS3: Climate change and extreme weather including case studies on landslides and wild fires – BBC
Chartered College of Teaching resources
Resources that will help to address any concerns that arise relating to pupil mental health:
Supporting pupil mental health: Trauma
Supporting pupil mental health: Anxiety
Supporting wellbeing through the arts
Webinar: Bereavement – Pedagogy in practice
Webinar: Supporting bereaved children
Education in Times of Crisis – Chapter 2 of our first report explores evidence on natural disasters and their potential impact on students.
How to support students experiencing trauma in your classroom – a research review based on elements from the Education in times of crisis report.
Organisations that offer support to children on grief, bereavement and loss:
Winston’s Wish – provides resources, including lesson plans, for schools to support grieving students
Online Learning for Schools – Child Bereavement UK
Grief Awareness toolkit for schools – Child Bereavement Network.