Schools
Learn more about supporting bereaved students at school.
Supporting students
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Coping with the death of a teacher
The death of a member of staff affects everyone at a school. Here’s some ideas to help students and colleagues cope.
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Developing a school bereavement policy
Having a clear school bereavement policy in place not only helps grieving students, but it helps staff members too. Find prompts to consider when developing your school’s policy.
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Helping students cope with death
The loss of someone close through death is a traumatic, including for children and young people. Here’s our guide for school staff to help students cope with death.
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Returning to school after someone dies
Preparing for a student to return to school after someone dies is important. Find out what to do beforehand, what to expect and how to continue to support them.
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Supporting children bereaved by suicide
Students been bereaved through suicide can be under a lot of pressure. Here’s how a school can support them.
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Supporting students after a violent death
A violent death is likely to have a severe impact on a child or young person.
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Talking to students about death of a classmate
The death of a student is traumatic for both school staff and their classmates. Here’s how to approach talking to students about the death of a classmate.
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