Bereavement Training for School Settings

Supporting Children and Young People Through Loss

Grief can have a profound impact on a child’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and capacity to learn. By providing understanding and compassionate support within the school environment, staff can help pupils feel valued, secure, and supported as they navigate their grief. Such care can make a lasting difference to a young person’s wellbeing and educational journey

This interactive session is designed to help school staff build understanding, confidence, and practical skills to support pupils and families during times of loss and bereavement

• The session will:
  Enhance understanding of how children and young people experience and express grief
  Identify signs of grief and distress within the school environment
  Develop confidence in communicating sensitively with bereaved pupils and their families
  Explore practical strategies, resources, and school-based approaches to provide emotional and pastoral support
  Encourage reflection on staff wellbeing and self-care when supporting others
• Who Should Attend
  Teachers and classroom support staff
  Pastoral and wellbeing teams
  School counsellors and safeguarding leads
  Senior leadership and inclusion staff
• Learning Approach
  Interactive discussion and real-world examples
  Reflection and group work
  Practical strategies and signposting to resources

Course details:

Provider: Terence Burgess Education Centre, Queenscourt Hospice
Duration: 3 hour session
Cost: £250.00
Tel: 01704 517920
Email: education@queenscourt.org.uk
Organisation: West Lancs, Southport & Formby Palliative Care Services

If you would like to commission this course please contact the Terence Burgess Education Centre or you can book on line