The CORECOLES project had as its main objective the promotion of inclusion and diversity in the field of education by training and supporting teachers and educators, in order to help them develop key competences. It specifically aimed to strengthen both individual and collective resilience in primary schools, by creating more equitable environments capable of responding to crisis situations. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of adequate pedagogical resources to address collective trauma and safeguard the psychological well-being of children in socially vulnerable situations became evident. This is why the project focused on the development of didactic materials for teachers working with pupils aged 6 to 12 in disadvantaged contexts, in order to improve their capacity for adaptation and recovery. In addition, the project sought to reinforce the digital competences of teachers and school communities, recognising their importance in providing an educational response to adverse and changing contexts.
The COREcoles project was born as a response to the visible repercussions of the COVID-19 health crisis on children’s psychological well-being and educational development worldwide. Even when the pandemic seemed under control, its consequences continued to linger, manifesting in classrooms through signs such as apathy, anxiety, or difficulties in concentration. These challenges were compounded by new crises, such as the war in Ukraine, which directly affected the learning processes of thousands of children. In this context, a lack of adequate pedagogical resources to collectively address these challenges was identified. This is why the project was launched: to provide teachers and educators with concrete tools to cope with the difficulties affecting entire educational communities, while at the same time fostering collective resilience. Equally, the project acknowledged the importance of promoting inclusion, diversity, and the development of key skills—both digital and socio-emotional—through a horizontal and collaborative approach.