As the news reports on the ongoing conflict within the Middle East, some of our young people may have heightened anxiety due to knowing people who live in areas affected by conflict.  This is understandable, and as adults we may be feeling anxious too. 

The service is currently developing a new webpage within our Mental Health & Wellbeing resource section to support children with this, which will cover a wide range of areas. 

You may find some of these resources helpful in supporting them to manage their anxieties and understand what is happening.  

For more specific resources, see: 

• 5 ways you can manage your feelings - BBC Bitesize

• 5 Ways To Talk To Children About Conflict - Save the Children International

• How to talk to children about war and conflict - UNICEF UK

Cara MacKenzie and Liz Bolton delivered Day 2 of Universal Nurture Training to a group of education practitioners at Kintore Primary on Tuesday 10th February 2026. The session was filled with insightful discussions, collaborative learning, and practical strategies for supporting nurturing approaches in schools. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many looking forward to implementing the ideas in their own settings.  

A group of early years practitioners completed day two of their universal nurture training on Wednesday 11th February 2026 in Ellon. Lots of discussion and rich reflection.  

For further information about Nurture and other CLPL offers please see Aberdeenshire Educational Psychology Service Website - Training 

A fantastic afternoon of learning on Wednesday 11th February 2026, as Educational Psychologists Ashley McDonald, Emma Brown, and Lyn Walker (Trainee Educational Psychologist) supported practitioners to develop their skills in Emotion Coaching across seven primary schools in the Huntly Cluster.

49 teachers, senior leaders and Pupil Support Assistants took part — and their enthusiasm was clear throughout. Great to see such commitment to nurturing, emotionally attuned practice across these schools.