Crisis in Afghanistan

We have all seen news reports about the situation in Afghanistan; it is indeed a humanitarian crisis that will have affected many people. Lots of you will want to be involved in fund raising events and supporting in whatever ways you feel are appropriate. The news coverage of this has been explicit in images and content. Many of our schools may have families with relatives unable to leave the country or families of military personnel who have previously been deployed in the area.  Please be aware of the challenges these people may be facing now and the impact it may have on pupils and families in Warwickshire schools. There may be additional emotional support required and we are happy to advise and support where necessary.

Also, schools have been already asked to provide places for pupils who have arrived in the county.  The first group of families have arrived and are in temporary accommodation. Thank you for your kind offers of support. A task group is working on placing these children. We realise that this will put additional pressure on some settings and the LA will be supporting schools in this position. In terms of timescales, these placements can be relatively short term and we will know more, as and when, firm provision is made for these families.

If anyone does require further advice or support, please contact Darrenbarrow@warwickshire.gov.uk in the first instance and queries can be signposted to the relevant people.