Everyone will experience change and loss throughout their lives, such as family breakdown or the death of a relative or friend. School communities will have to support children who have faced loss in one of its related forms. This resource adopts both a proactive and reactive approach to loss and change and will enable staff to make an immediate considered response to a loss and change situation, including bereavement.

It is a practical document with ‘tried and tested' practical ideas, including ideas for activities, linked to curriculum areas, and assemblies; poems, letters, writing and artwork; a teaching staff, governor, parent/carer training workshop/self awareness session; case studies; and a comprehensive resource list. In addition there is a wealth of background information for teaching staff about aspects of loss, change and bereavement. Areas covered include:

Children anticipating the death of someone close
Children's questions about death and dying
Telling sad things
Talking about a parent/carer who is dying
Talking about a grandparent who is dying
The dying child
Dying siblings
The dying teacher
Living with a family member with mental health problems
The impact of disability
Refugee and asylum seekers
Young Carers
Children of imprisoned parents/carers
Divorce
Sudden death
Suicide of a family member
Participating in funerals and rituals
Meeting individual secular and religious needs
Children's developmental understanding of loss, change and bereavement.

This resource pack is priced at £29.95 and if you wish to apply for assistance in purchasing this resource please contact our Tacade Officer at: tacade@npslions.co.uk