The European Commission (EC) - in consultation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and representatives of ministries of education and other stakeholder organisations - adopted a document outlining key principles and practices for the inclusion of displaced children from Ukraine in national education systems within the EU for the school year 2022-2023.

Key actions outlined in the staff working document include:

• provision of school places for all displaced children, regardless of the length of intended stay;
• preparation of schools and teachers to be able to meet the psychosocial, educational and linguistic needs of displaced children;
• targeted activities for displaced children to encourage feelings of belonging, such as sport and cultural activities;
• engagement with displaced families and communities and support for children to maintain their links with Ukraine;
• long-term measures to promote inclusive education and prevent discrimination and segregation;
• measures for early childhood education and care, such as waiving fees, extra training for staff and liaising with families.

For teachers in need of related information and support, the EC's School Education Gateway offers resources and professional development material including articles, tutorials and online courses. It also provides links to learning and teaching materials in Ukrainian, made available by national authorities of both Ukraine and EU countries.