Policy Brief/Pdf

The integration of Ukrainian refugee students into schools in Finland and Sweden is a crucial aspect of theiradaptation to new circumstances. This policy brief draws on a qualitative study conducted in the spring of2022 and fall of 2023, focusing on the successful practices and lessons learned in this context (Petäjäniemi,Brinch, Kaukko & Lund, forthcoming). The study emphasizes the need to improve the inclusion process forUkrainian students, which involves spreading information on effective practices, providing school staff withemotional support and training on post-traumatic stress syndrome, and facilitating peer interaction.