Primary school children left traumatised after being told they will never see family again.

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SCHOOL kids were left in floods of tears after being told by teachers that “something big” had happened and they had to leave school without seeing their parents in a fake refugee scenario.

Primary school children as young as four were left fearing there had been a terror attack because they were told they would have to leave and never return.

Without a clear explanation the devastated children were told they were to be evacuated by “transporters” as part of a project to teach pupils about the charity Christian Aid.

The kids, who were told they wouldn’t see their parents again, were disturbed and distressed following the school exercise which was held during an assembly last Friday.

Parents were left fuming at the lack of foresight demonstrated by teachers at Newington CE Primary School in Kent.

The school has since apologised.

Michael Theodorou, whose stepson goes to the school, said: “The kids were all told that something big had happened in London and that transporters were coming to pick them up.

“They then said that they didn’t know if their parents would know where they were being taken and might not be able to see them and they could be separated from their friends and family.”

He also added that parents have complained to the school.

The activity was part of a week of learning about Christian Aid, which helps provide relief to refugees.

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Julie Hardy, whose son is in Year 1, said: "A Year 1 teacher got up and told them they were being evacuated and had no time to see parents before but hopefully they'd find them.

"Everyone was crying and all the girls were upset that they weren't going to see their mums."

In a letter of apology, the school said the scenario had not been discussed beforehand with senior staff.

It said the activity had been "provided with the best of intentions" but admitted it should have been delivered in a more "appropriate manner".

The letter added: "In hindsight, although this message should have been delivered in a more appropriate manner it was provided with the best of intentions and discussions and training will take place with staff to ensure that it will not happen again.

"The children have been reassured that this was a fictional activity and have been apologised to.

"We apologise for any upset your child may have experienced and wish to reiterate our aim to provide a safe and happy environment for your children to learn and flourish."

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