Bereavement and Loss

We have compiled a substantial resource Bereavement and Loss to give school leaders support and ideas when dealing with this sensitive situation.

"Some of the most poignant moments I have experienced in over forty years as a Christian minister have been in schools following a death in their community ... There are no simple formulae for such occasions. There could not be a more timely or helpful resource."
From the Forward by Rt Revd Dr Alan Wilson, Bishop of Buckingham to 'Bereavement and Loss'

Bereavement and Loss includes:

Exploring grief 

• Lessons on grief and how children of different ages may understand and react to death

Initial response

• Model bereavement protocol and sample letters
• Information sharing pathways
• Engaging with your local church and incumbent
• Guidelines for breaking news of the death to staff, governors and pupils

Ongoing support

• Long term support strategy
• Ways of remembering
• Poetry and prayers
• Collective worship during bereavement
• Suggested books - for children and adults
• Links to further support material

Download Bereavement and Loss.