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Bereavement, death and grief in the classroom

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It is important to speak about death in the classroom, but these conversations can be difficult to navigate. Annabelle Shaw from bereavement charity Project Eileen advises


Death and bereavement are difficult to talk about for people of any age, but the events of the past 18 months have, unfortunately, brought these topics to the fore for many.

Death is a fact of life – the one true certainty – and while addressing it can be uncomfortable, we must all do more to break the taboo when discussing it.

Tackling the topic of death in schools can provide young people with the tools and life skills necessary to help others and themselves, now and in their future lives, and ultimately reduce the stigma associated with the topic.

Using this approach can foster a stronger relationship between schools and pupils and their parents, potentially reducing absences and long-term impact on performance.

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