posted by Alita Spink|Schools and Learning Support Officer – Schools and Learning

Up to 70% of schools have a bereaved pupil on their roll at any given time. One study found that 92% of young people will experience a significant bereavement before the age of 16 years. With the right help and support, most of these children will not need professional help. What they do need is the understanding of familiar and trusted adults. Schools are well placed to provide this, and with some training, the ability to do so will be greatly enhanced. We are often at a loss to know what to say to a child or young person who has been bereaved and what we can do to help them.

Follow the links below to find information and resources to support to bereaved pupils.

 School support for Bereaved Children

Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) works with a wide range of schools to provide bereavement awareness training.

CBUK offers a range of support, training and CPD accredited e-Learning programmes that are suitable for all school staff to help them develop the skills to support young people experiencing a bereavement.

The CBUK website provides a host of information including free downloadable literature, best practice advice, and details of forthcoming CPD certified bereavement training in Scotland. For further information please contact the Child Bereavement UK team.