Practical Support for Bereaved Pupils: Strategies and Considerations
Guidance on supporting students dealing with bereavement, including suicide, provided by Tracey Boseley, a national expert in child bereavement. Explore topics such as children's understanding of death, school roles, suicide awareness, and self-care tips. Learn about practical strategies and the importance of creating a supportive atmosphere within the school community.
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How to practically support pupils with bereavement including suicide Tracey Boseley National Development Lead for the Education Sector Child Bereavement UK
Bereavement Children s understanding of death Theories of grief School role Suicide Support Strategies What to consider Taking care of yourself Child Bereavement UK
Euphemisms What do they mean?
Childrens understanding of death
Bereaved at 2 years old
Stroebe and Schut Dual process model Worden s Tasks of Mourning Accept Process Adjust Connection
Few: specialist bereavement support for vulnerable or traumatised Some:1-2-1, family, peer or group bereavement support Most: a supportive response from existing networks
School A place of normality, stability and security for a grieving pupil Familiar and trusted adults Routine Being a child/young person Refuge Support Community
A school bereavement policy or charter
The language of suicide Die/death by suicide Take one s own life Help prevent suicide A suicide Commit suicide Suicide victim Just a cry for help A successful suicide attempt
I dont think anyone knows that my Mum died. All my friends talk about is gaming and sport; I just don t fit in anymore. What behaviour might you see in these bereaved pupils? I m struggling to concentrate and I can t get my homework finished on time. I feel angry all the time.
Behaviour Angry Physical, verbal, silent Withdrawn Quiet, socially isolated Under pressure Unrealistic targets Trouble Bereavement Managing grief Overwhelming feelings Missing the person who died Isolated and feeling different to peer group Low self-esteem
What do bereaved pupils want from school? Understanding Acknowledgement I m sorry to hear How can I What do you Tell me about
What do bereaved pupils want from school? Space and Time Control
What do bereaved pupils want from school? Honesty Permission I don t know That s a great question but What do you think? Would you like me to try to find out?
Activities and resources Tool kits
Assess Share Emotions Support Time Looking after yourself
Support and information Information sheets Training Short guidance films Bereavement policy template Information for parents and carers Young people Online resources A guide for schools www.childbereavementuk.org
