Training materials and resources for secondary schools to teach about bereavement and loss.
Barnado's Education Community Go to https://www.educators-barnardos.org.uk/ (opens new window) trauma informed resources with a focus on loss, grief and bereavement to support the children and young people across your settings.
Childhood Bereavement Network Go to https://childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/if-you-need-help-around-death/schools/resources-schools-0 (opens new window) hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.
Child Bereavement UK Go to http://www.childbereavementuk.org/Pages/Category/primary-schools (opens new window) helps children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. A dedicated helpline and resources for schools are also provided.
Cruse Bereavement Care Go to https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/for-schools (opens new window) information for personnel working in schools and colleges, particularly headteachers, pastoral staff, tutors and other members of senior management teams. A schools pack is available from the online shop.
Mentally Healthy Schools Go to https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/whole-school-approach/ (opens new window) whole school approach to supporting loss and bereavement. This resource explains how children grieve and understand death at different ages; from toddler to teenager. It provides lesson plans, activities and practical advice on how the whole school community can support them on their return to school and as time passes, including example of good practice. There is also a section for supporting bereaved pupils with additional support needs.
Sudden Go to https://sudden.org/information-for-schools/ (opens new window) bereavement guidance and resources for schools.
UK Trauma Council Go to https://uktraumacouncil.org/resources/traumatic-bereavement?mc_cid=b4af0a6e6b&mc_eid=dc92ec84bd (opens new window) free, evidence-based resources to support schools, colleges and practitioners working with traumatically bereaved children and young people.
Winston's Wish Go to https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/support-for-schools/ (opens new window) free PSHE lesson plans designed to help talk about bereavement and loss with pupils.