We offer a range of helpful and practical resources and publications for families and professionals supporting grieving children – please allow a little longer for delivery at the moment. On average, 1 in every 29 children will be bereaved of a parent. Our online chat is designed to help you talk about your grief and manage your grief when you do feel like you need help. I guess things are still hard’ will make the world of difference to a pupil. From the smallest class to the largest school, let’s work together to support more bereaved children every year. You can also email ask@winstonswish.org. Take on a challenge or fundraise in your community in aid of bereaved children. It’s natural to feel more anxious about family members becoming ill if you have experienced the death of a loved one. Below you’ll find advice and guidance from the experienced team at Winston’s Wish on supporting children through coronavirus, including information on topics such as telling a child someone is seriously ill or has died from coronavirus, how schools can support bereaved students and how to say goodbye if you can’t attend a funeral. “Eighty-five per cent of schools do not have a planned holistic bereavement response despite our findings that teachers and schools are crying out for guidance, training and sup Help us give hope to grieving children by giving us permission to stay in touch. It was the biggest thing that ever happened to me. “My Mum died and my life changed forever. Through an array of dedicated bereavement services, we can help children and young people cope with their grief. Help us support bereaved children Donate online. The ways in which families make sense of, and cope with their grief vary greatly. This is one of the most devastating losses a child will ever face. Visit our online chat page and click on the ‘Ask Us’ image to speak to someone. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, these courses are currently being run online via Zoom. Being cut off from family, friends and communities because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is difficult for everyone, but especially for children, young people and families who are grieving for a loved one. Visit our online chat page and click on the ‘Ask Us’ image to speak to someone. Supporting a Child who has been Bereaved through Suicide. Please call our Head Office on 01242 515 157 or email info@winstonswish.org. Our online chat is open Tuesdays 1-5pm and Fridays 9.30am-1pm. Registered Charity Number 1061359 (England and Wales), SC041140 (Scotland). Call 0808 802 8080 . Yet many teachers receive no bereavement training and are unsure how to support grieving children and young people in their class. Information, advice and guidance on supporting bereaved children and young people during the coronavirus outbreak and our updated services and opening times. That’s one in every class. Please call our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm). Whether it’s coronavirus or cancer, telling your child or young person that someone they love is seriously ill is one of the most difficult conversations you will face. Below you’ll find advice and guidance from the experienced team at Winston’s Wish on supporting children through coronavirus, including information … Registered Charity Number 1061359 (England and Wales), SC041140 (Scotland). To view our selection of books and resources please click on the relevant category on the left. Paperback. Find out about the various ways you can reach out and get support from us. It’s vital that schools have a bereavement policy and procedure and teachers and staff understand how to support the grieving children and young people in their school. You could help support us by making a donation, becoming a volunteer, joining in our various events, school fundraisers, there are many ways in which we would love your help. In line with our coronavirus (COVID-19) contingency planning and the latest Government guidance, we have suspended all of our face-to-face groups, drop-ins and training events and have moved all our … We provide specialist bereavement support services, including following a bereavement by accident or illness, suicide, homicide and the military. 8am to 8pm. Our Helpline provides bereavement support for parents, carers and professionals looking for childhood bereavement advice and support. My teacher never mentioned it.”, “One of my most painful memories after I lost my mum was being made to sit in a Mother’s Day assembly when I was 10 years old, followed by making Mother’s Day cards.”, “We were doing a bike safety course and she suddenly burst out crying.