Secondary/High School Content
Activity 1: Child Bereavement UK
Supporting Content
Watch the films below to find out more about Child Bereavement UK:
Why do some people need bereavement support from Child Bereavement UK?
Who else might be able to support someone who is grieving?
What type of support is offered by Child Bereavement UK?
As a charity, how does Child Bereavement UK get enough funds to be able to do the work they do?
Activity ideas
- Create a storyboard for a short film which would help to promote the charity and let people know how Child Bereavement UK helps to rebuild lives. Here are some examples of Short animated films about bereavement.
- Plan a social media campaign to raise awareness of Child Bereavement UK among your age group – how would you encourage young people to talk about death and grief? Why is it important to do so?
- Create a piece of artwork using our sun logo to inspire you.
- Organise a fundraising activity to help raise funds for Child Bereavement UK.
Reflection and Support
Remind pupils that emotional reactions are normal and may be experienced at any time. Signpost to how they can access support through school and other organisations.
Watch all, or the last half of, the first film here. Consider how support has helped those young people to rebuild their lives, discuss the positive aspects from their experiences of bereavement.
For staff – plan something together as part of the debrief. This could be a walk and talk or tea and cake after school, or at lunchtime. Signpost to support and check in with each other.