Traumatic bereavement for school & college communities

Evidence-based resources for schools and colleges to help children and young people who are struggling.

These resources have been developed in collaboration with teachers to help school and college communities identify, help and support traumatically bereaved children and young people. We recommend you start by watching the animation then read the guide. Highlights include a 6-point support plan, tools, and handouts for parents, carers, and young people.

Information and guidance

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Traumatic bereavement guide for schools and colleges

A comprehensive written guide for school and college staff including supporting tools and handouts.

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What is traumatic bereavement?

Learn how traumatic bereavement is different to more typical grief and the signs that a child or young person needs additional support. Features a short video on ‘Meaning Making’.

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Support plan and discussion videos

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Supporting traumatically bereaved children and young people

How to use the 6-point support plan with suggestions on how SENCOs, class teachers, and school leaders can provide support.

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6-point support plan for schools and colleges

Tools and guidance to give school communities the knowledge to recognise traumatic bereavement and put appropriate support in place.

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Related topics

Training

Courses

Evidence-based trauma training courses designed to support you in your work with children and young people.

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Traumatic bereavement for practitioners

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Videos

Childhood Trauma and the Brain for teachers

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