Helping schools to support grieving scholars

This article looks at how to maintain perspective about what is happening at present while simultaneously considering how to provide long-term support to students.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to provide guidelines and practical advice for schools to follow when a student is bereaved.

Editor's comments:
Given the number of people dying at present, this article provides a good insight into how schools can support bereaved students.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The importance of collaborating with the bereaved children to ensure they receive support that they find beneficial.
   
2. The importance of structuring the school day for a student whose parent is suffering a life-threatening illness in a way that makes them feel supported and in a safe environment.
3. The fact that bereaved students seem to struggle with concentration and memory issues, which can translate into learning difficulties

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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