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The information has been prepared by Child Bereavement UK, a charity which helps children, young people, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. Children and young people up to the age of 25 who are facing bereavement, and anyone impacted by the death of a child of any age can be supported.
According to the NICE guidelines, most bereaved young people with supportive networks such as family, friends and school, will manage their grief. It is important for them to have trusted adults around them, as being there can make a big difference to a bereaved pupil; grief is not something they ‘get over’ and at certain times their grief will be felt more intensely.
Although bereaved young people do not generally want to be treated differently, they do need people who care and who will be there for them, no matter what. Sometimes grief will make young people feel angry, and they can become labelled as ‘difficult’ or ‘trouble’. Being able to manage strong feelings, including anger, is important to keep everyone safe.
For further information about the support offered by Child Bereavement UK please visit our website, call our Helpline or use Live Chat.
Get in touch
Child Bereavement UK Helpline
0800 02 888 40
Or Live Chat via
www.childbereavementuk.org
Available for professionals as well as families and is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Why is a supportive school important for a bereaved young person?
Where can members of staff seek support if they are supporting bereaved pupils or managing bereavement themselves?
Supporting a bereaved pupil
Managing grief - emotions
Managing grief – behaviour
Managing a sudden death
Developing a Bereavement Policy or Charter
Managing bereavement: a guide for schools
Telling a child that someone has died
Supporting bereaved children and young people
Supporting bereaved young people with additional needs
Supporting bereaved young people with Autism
Resources for Children and Young People