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Children who have fled conflict in another country may show characteristic reactions that sensitive early years settings can help them to overcome Every day we hear news about war or civil unrest. These events, in parts of the world that seem remote, are closer than we think. They translate into the presence of real families and children in our early years settings and schools.

Every day we hear news about war or civil unrest. These events, in parts of the world that seem remote, are closer than we think. They translate into the presence of real families and children in our early years settings and schools.

It is easy to see the impact of war simply in terms of loss of life, injury and damage to buildings and the environment. But for children's development, the chaos caused to the social fabric of families and communities can be every bit as damaging.

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the UK Government in 1991, claims rights for all children and requires governments to ensure that the rights of refugee children are recognised and upheld.

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