Bereaved families may look to school for help and guidance when someone has died.

• Grieving adults can sometimes struggle to support young people and manage their own grief.
• Sharing information with families and carers can be very welcome.
• Building and maintaining good relationships with a bereaved pupil’s family and/or carers means that information and support can be shared between home and school.
• It can be helpful to signpost to support organisations, where necessary.

If there are safeguarding or risk issues, refer to the school policy on what action to take.