Supportive schools

School communities have an important role to play in educating children in relation to death, dying and bereavement and supporting them in developing healthy coping skills.

Schools are also workplaces for teachers and other staff, so have the responsibilities of any workplace to their staff.

A Road Less Lonely (Section 4, page 15) explores some ways that schools in Scotland might be encouraged and supported to provide education and support around death, dying and bereavement for children and staff in primary and secondary education.

Relevant Projects, Initiatives and Resources

Various resources exist that school communities can draw on to support them with their approach to death, dying and bereavement, many of which have been developed with input from children themselves.

The Bereavement Charter Mark for Primary Schools

The Bereavement Charter Mark for Primary schools is designed to help schoolsl to become a more supportive place for children and staff who are bereaved.  It is also a good way to create opportunities for a school community to learn more about bereavement and how to show understanding and provide support. More information about the Bereavement Charter Mark for Primary Schools is available here: Bereavement Charter Mark for primary schools

Collated resources for schools

On this web page we have gathered together various sources of information to support schools with issues relating to death, dying and bereavement: Resources for schools | Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief   Resources listed come from various sources and include lesson plans, training and sources of bereavement support.