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When Someone at School Dies

Although it is difficult to contemplate it is helpful for schools to have in place a policy about what they would do if a pupil, teacher or other significant member of the school community dies. Here are some ideas and suggestions that might be useful to consider.
 

Breaking the News

When a school experiences the death of a pupil or a member of staff it may be helpful to use a gathering such as an assembly or tutor group time to make everyone aware of what has happened. 
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Remembering

Friends may like to make a card to send to the family to let them know that they are thinking about them. The school may put together a special book with a collection of memories or messages in, a copy of which can be given to the family. 
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Support for Staff

At a time when something sad and difficult has happened it can be more helpful for pupils to be offered time to talk by those who are known to them already.
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Beth aged 14 years came to a group programme after her dad had died suddenly and unexpectedly. She was having difficulty concentrating at school and felt that it was hard for others to understand how she was feeling. Her relationship with her dad hadn't always been easy and she was struggling with her guilt. At the group she met other young people who had experienced the death of someone significant to them. They shared their coping strategies with Beth. She began to realise that others had a similar mix of feelings as well as good and not so good memories. She felt less alone in her grief and found a new supportive network of friends.