Dumfries and Galloway Educational Psychology Service

Supporting Children and Young People Through Bereavement

Leaflet for Families

Please download our leaflet for families to learn more for more infromation about how you can support children and young people struggling with bereavement. We have included strategies, helpful phrases and further resources.

Leaflet for School Staff

Please download our leaflet for school staff to read through our guidance and approaches for supporting children and young people after a critical incident. We have included strategies, helpful phrases and further resources.

Further Information

Education Scotland and ThingLink have resources and further information for supporting children and young people through bereavement.

The British Red Cross have information for Coping after a traumatic event for children and young people as well as for adults.

If concerns about a child or young person’s wellbeing continue over time, staff and/or family should discuss this with senior leaders, wellbeing staff or the Educational Psychology Service.