This page provides guidance and resources to help schools support children and young people who are experiencing bereavement. It includes practical advice for staff, strategies for creating a compassionate environment, and links to specialist services.
- Schools are encouraged to help children build resilience in bereaved children
- Child Bereavement UK provide free access online resources to help schools support a bereaved pupil
- Winstons Wish provide support for school professionals that are supporting a bereaved pupil
- Your existing Educational Psychology and Counselling service provider can also support with bereavement and loss. Dudley Educational Psychology and Counselling can be contacted on eps@dudley.gov.uk or cs@dudley.gov.uk
- Information, guidance and support with Miscarriage, neonatal, baby and child support information
For more detailed guidance, visit Supporting children and young people through loss and bereavement. This resource offers practical strategies and advice for helping pupils cope with grief and loss in a school setting.