For professionals Resources and guidance Schools / further education Ask Me: Education Right now, at least one child or young person in every classroom across the UK is grieving the death of a parent or sibling. And they’re demanding change! 4 in 5 bereaved students said they don’t feel supported in education and 72% of bereaved students who were bereaved while in education also said they have never been asked what support they need. It’s time to ASK and stop assuming. It’s time to replace one-size-fits all policies with real student choice. Because grief doesn’t have to erase their potential. Do you work in education? Will you tear up outdated, one-size-fits-all policies and pledge to see each bereaved student as an individual? Will you ask students one simple but powerful question: “What do you need, and how can we support you?”. Download our free bereavement plans, guides and other resources to help you offer personalised grief support to every bereaved child or young person in your care: Sign the Ask Me: Education Manifesto Stand with bereaved students and show your commitment to asking instead of assuming by signing the Ask Me: Education Manifesto and join a growing community of education professionals standing up for bereaved students across the UK. By signing you’ll commit to listen to bereaved students, to give them a voice and choice in how they are supported through grief. You’ll promise to ditch the ‘one size fits all’ approach and offer compassionate, tailored grief support to students who need it. It’s time for real change. Be part of a national movement to change the futures of bereaved children and young people for the better. Sign the manifesto [Bereavement plans] gave the child a voice and be in control. Primary school Help us turn Ask Me: Education into a national movement! Join us in making sure no student has to navigate their education alone while grieving. You can help others understand that grieving young people need space, support and to be asked what they need. Your voice can change how nurseries, schools, colleges and universities support children and young people at their most difficult time. Download our posters, social media images and letter templates below to share the Ask Me: Education Manifesto and Bereavement Plan with your local nursery, school, college or university. Your voice matters, and you’re helping create real change for others who are grieving too. Grief shouldn’t erase my potential. This is why Ask Me: Education matters: In a recent survey of over 300 bereaved students (aged 8 to 25): 72% said they did not feel adequately supported during education 79% rated the support they received as 5 or less out of 10 72% said they were never asked what support they needed For more information, guidance, training and further support for education professionals, see our education section. Manage Cookie Preferences