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Of the almost 1 million people from Ukraine registered for Temporary Protection and currently staying in Poland (as of July 2023), it is estimated that around 400,000– or 40% – are children aged 0-17. However, recent estimates suggest that more than half of children from Ukraine in Poland are not enrolled in the national system1. Despite lack of data on out-of-school children, it is estimated hundred of thousands2 children currently do not have access to education.

The COVID-19 pandemic, and then the displacement and large-scale disruption brought by the war have interrupted the education of thousands of children from Ukraine for over two years.

Save the Children Poland is working to ensure that all children can access uninterrupted and quality education, through both formal and informal educational opportunities.

Since the beginning of the response, we have worked alongside five local partners to provide access to learning opportunities and educational activities to over 91,100 people, including more than 78,900 children.

In Poland, we are supporting 4 Ukrainian schools and 15 Polish schools, as well as 50 Digital Learning Centers (DLCs).

  • Over 1,800 children from Ukraine are enrolled in Ukrainian schools, where they learn based on the Ukrainian curriculum and study in the Ukrainian language.
  • In Polish schools, we are working closely with our local partners to support the recruitment and training of intercultural assistants, who can provide tailored support to children from Ukraine who are attending Polish schools.
  • DLCs are safe spaces where children can play, take part in recreational activities, get tutoring and attend online classes. DLCs also offer activities and support to caregivers, including training and information sessions, as well as psychosocial support, both for children and adults.
  • Together with our partners, we are supporting the delivery of Polish language classes, through schools and DLCs, as well as a digital platform LanguageSupp which has countrywide reach. So far, more than 5,000 people took part in Polish language classes.