Loss, Bereavement and Emotional Wellbeing Support

On this page you will find information, guidance, and useful support services to help children, families, and carers navigate experiences of loss, bereavement, and emotional wellbeing.

Dealing with Loss, Grief and Worry

We recognise that challenging circumstances and significant life events can have a profound impact on children, young people, and their families. Experiences of illness, bereavement, family change, or uncertainty can lead to feelings of anxiety, sadness, worry, and loss.

Children may experience a wide range of emotions and may not always be able to express how they are feeling. They can also be affected by the concerns and anxieties of those around them. For children who have experienced a bereavement, or who are coping with the illness or loss of a loved one, these emotions may become even more difficult to manage.

At Conway Primary School, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our pupils and their families. We understand that grief affects everyone differently, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. Our aim is to provide a caring, compassionate environment where children and families can access support when they need it.

To help during difficult times, we have gathered a range of information and signposting to organisations and services that can provide practical advice, emotional support, and specialist assistance.

Please remember that you are not alone.
If you or your family require support, guidance, or someone to talk to, we are here to help and will do our best to connect you with the appropriate services and resources.

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

Website: https://www.annafreud.org/coronavirus-support/support-for-parents-and-carers/

Description: wellbeing advice for all those supporting children and young people.

The Child Bereavement Network

Website: http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/home.aspx

Description: advice on supporting grieving children during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/coronavirus-bereavement-and-grief

Description: advice on supporting families during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Hope Again

Website: https://www.hopeagain.org.uk/

Description:  children's website of Cruse Bereavement Care. It is a safe place where children can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.

Information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions.
 https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/880807/Bereavement-Leaflet-digital.pdf