Why?

• Pupil bereavement is more common than most people think.
• Teaching pupils about death and the emotions of grief helps to prepare them for the future.
• It equips pupils with the tools to understand and support peers who are grieving.

How?

• Inform families and carers before the lesson to gather information about any pupil bereavement, in order to identify vulnerable pupils.
• Prepare a bereaved pupil for the content in advance of the lesson.
• Create a safe learning environment where pupils can ask questions, develop emotional vocabulary, build resilience, recognise and enhance empathy.