The death of a loved one can be hard for young children to understand. These two short Cbeebies films can help introduce the topic and provide advice on how to talk to young children about death.
Cbeebies Film – Our Family Alexa’s Memories of Mummy
Cbeebies Film – Archie
Information Documents for Parents, Carers, Staff and Visitors
Info Sheet When a Grandparent Dies
Info Sheet Understanding of Death and Age Stage
Info Sheet Supporting My Child after a Death
Info Sheet Supporting Children after a Frightening Event
Info Sheet Supporting Bereaved Young Children
Info Sheet Explaining Funerals and Memorials
Info Sheet Bereavement Support for a Surviving Parent
Supporting Young Children and Families through a Bereavement Anna Freud
Books and Resources
Books and Resources for Parents Carers Preschool
Books and Resources for Parents Carers Primary
Books and Resources for Parents Carers Secondary
Books and Resources Additional Support Needs
BLG Guidance for Practitioners
BLG Guidance for Early Years Staff
BLG Guidance for Primary Staff
BLG Guidance for Secondary Staff
When Someone Special Dies Booklets for Children
These booklets can be used by children to help them understand the death and personalise their own experience. Children should be supported by a trusted adult to complete the booklet and could be provided to parents to work on at home.
When Someone Special Dies Personal Book Children under 7
When Someone Special Dies Personal Book Children 7-11
Remembering Dad Personal Booklet for Children
This visual can help younger children to understand what has happened
The Lost for Words Book has been created by bereaved children to provide support and reassurance to other bereaved children
