The recent amendment to the Education and Inspections Act 2006 places aduty on governors of maintained schools to promote pupils' wellbeing.This offers a useful framework for provision.
Good communication systems ensure that all necessary staff understandhow the family of a bereaved child wish them to be supported in school.Time and space set aside for one-to-one sessions and peer supportschemes demonstrate that the school values such activities. Links withlocal childhood bereavement services mean that staff know where to referfamilies on if necessary, and where to get information.
Support can go further; incorporating learning about loss andbereavement into the curriculum contributes to a school ethos whichnormalises these experiences, and helps equip children and young peopleto deal with loss.
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