over 69 years offering educational and cultural enrichment
At St Mary’s Ukrainian School, we want to see displaced Ukrainian children be ambitious, confident, and able to fulfil their future aspirations no matter how long they stay in the UK and where life takes them next.
About Us
Ukrainian St Mary’s Trust is a Charity that has been helping displaced Ukrainian children re- establish themselves. With a legacy of over 69 years, our organisation has been a cornerstone of the UK’s Ukrainian community, fostering identity and offering educational and cultural enrichment.
100% of our cohort, particularly teenagers, face the trauma of displacement.
Most displaced Ukrainian children face challenges of social and economic integration.
There is a deep need to preserve cultural heritage and national identity for this vulnerable cohort.
Our Belief
We believe that, regardless of what is happening in the adult world, all children deserve a nurturing space where they can celebrate who they are, grow, and flourish.
St Mary’s Unique Approach
- Supplementary education, enrichment, ESOL provision, and ESW support in mainstream schools.
- Partnership with CNWL NHS Trust and Ukraine response teams in RBKC and
Westminster, other LA across London, UK-wide partnership. - Trauma screening for children and families.
- On-boarding of a Ukrainian-speaking educational psychologist.
- Weekly clinical meetings.
- Trauma Recovery Technique provision – stabilisation groups for children.
Once we help these children control their emotional levels caused by trauma, they will be more perceptive to other services available for them in education.
Emotional Benefits
Strength and pride in their heritage, safety and a sense of belonging in their present, and inspiration and hope for the future.
- Nurturing strong roots through preserving and celebrating Ukrainian heritage and culture.
- Helping children develop a sense of belonging in the present.
- Inspiring children to step into the future filled with confidence and hope.
Functional Benefits
- Holistic education and support for Ukrainian children and their families.
- Mental wellness and positive futures for displaced Ukrainian youth.
- Enriched wider community.
What We Do
With support from our partners, we’ve helped Ukrainian children and their families dream again by:
Providing a healing and learning environment.
Helping them maintain a connection with their community and cultural roots.
Providing trauma support.
Helping them integrate into their new lives in the UK.
Our Commitment
Through a multi-faceted approach encompassing education, emotional support, and social engagement, we aim to create an environment in which these children can thrive despite the challenges they have faced. By offering an array of services tailored to their specific needs,
Signposting
Services:
We offer guidance and resources to help displaced individuals access essential services, ensuring they receive the support they require.
Advice
and Support:
Facilities for
Social Welfare:
We support improved living conditions for displaced individuals by offering spaces and resources for recreation and leisure activities.
Our Project Includes
Tailored Educational Support
We collaborate with mainstream schools to address the unique educational needs of displaced Ukrainian children.
Emotional and Social Wellbeing
We offer resources and counselling to support emotional and social adaptation and resilience.
Community Integration
We work to integrate displaced children into the broader community, fostering understanding
and acceptance.
Social-Emotional Well-being
We incorporate mental health awareness programs, reduce stigma, and encourage early intervention.
Wrap-around Family Support System
We maintain regular communication with parents through Family Support Workers, promoting community ties and participation in organised activities.
Encourage Local Community Integration
We organise community events and workshops to share Ukrainian culture, fostering interaction and integration.
Social-Emotional Well-being
We implement personalised learning approaches, collaborate with mainstream schools, and regularly monitor academic progress.
Providing the support these displaced families and children need is vital. Welcoming them into St Mary’s community and offering the necessary support helps them recover from trauma and adjust to their new reality, preventing deep-rooted conditions such as PTSD. Our program ensures that children in need have a multi-agency plan in place and facilitates relevant referrals for specialist mental health input when required.
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154 Holland Park Avenue London W11 4UH,
info@stmarysukrschool.co.uk
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