Support for Schools

A death can sometimes effect a whole group of children and so the Children's Bereavement Centre can offer support for school staff members who need to provide support for their students.

workshop

We offer bereavement support workshops for teachers to enable them to better support pupils following the loss of someone close. We also provide, advice guidance and practical support to schools following the death of a pupil or school staff member.

Please call us on 01636 551739 or e-mail us here

If there's a child in your school, that you feel needs more one on one support, then please check out our referral process.

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Make A Referral

We accept referrals from professionals and families for children aged between 3-18 years and their parents/carers affected by the death or terminal illness of someone important to them
What we Offer

We work with children and young people aged between 3 and 18 in a number of ways to provide them with the support that's right for them.
Pre-Bereavement Support

We also work with children who have someone close to them who have been given a terminal diagnosis.
Telephone Advice

If you are concerned about a child or young person affected by bereavement or terminal illness, we have trained advisors who will aim to call you back within 48 working hours of your initial enquiry.
How to Talk About Death & Dying to a Child

Talking to a child about the death of someone close may be the hardest thing you have ever done or will ever do. However, children do need to be told the truth and it is preferable that it comes from a parent, carer, or someone close to them
Publications and Resources

We have created a list of books which we have found helpful when working with bereaved children, young people and their families.
Groups and activities

We offer a whole range of activities for our service users and their families.

Make A Referral

We accept referrals from professionals and families for children aged between 3-18 years and their parents/carers affected by the death or terminal illness of someone important to them
How to Explain Funerals & Cremations to a Child

It is important to use clear and simple language when describing funerals, burials or cremation. Here is our advice for explaining these to children
Play Therapy

Play Therapy helps young children experiencing trauma due to their bereavement communicate their feelings and work through their grief using the natural form of play
Free Specialist Bereavement Support for Children & Families

The Children's Bereavement Centre is a registered charity that provides free specialist support for children and young people aged 3 -18 years as well as their parents or carers who are affected by the death or terminal-illness of someone important to them.
Training for Professionals

We offer a number of training sessions for professionals, who want to build on their knowledge and skills to support children and young people affected by the death or terminal illness of someone important to them.
Where We Cover

Locations across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire that you can access our service.
Pre-Bereavement Support

We also work with children who have someone close to them who have been given a terminal diagnosis.
Training for Parents & Carers

“You can’t protect your children from the pain of loss, but there is a great deal you can do to strengthen their coping skills and to nurture their emotional health & happiness; now, and in the future. Find out more about our FREE training sessions.
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Conference 2022

Our annual conference Supporting Mental Health through Bereavement and Loss will help anyone who may need to support bereaved children and young people to understand the impact of grief, loss, and trauma on a child’s physical, emotional and mental health.