Coronavirus – supporting pupils

Information for education professionals supporting pupils during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Frightening events that are widely reported in the media, such as the coronavirus pandemic, can cause pupils to worry about themselves and others. Our short guidance films and downloadable information sheets offer some guidance to help you support pupils, as well as helping manage bereavement in the school community during these challenging circumstances.

Coranavirus is dominating the news at the moment and many children and young people may be worried. Child Bereavement UK provided guidance and short films from our bereavement support team to help young people and families cope during this unsettling time.

To access all our coronavirus-related resources, including guidance for when you cannot visit someone who is ill, and information on Child Bereavement UK's services, activities and events, click here.

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Moving house when you are bereaved

It’s well known that moving house can be a very stressful time, whatever the circumstances. Moving house when you’re grieving or have been bereaved, however, can come with particular challenges.
I’ve got my own place

You can join our amazing team of fundraisers by taking part in any type of challenge.
Run the 2025 London Marathon

The public ballot for the TCS London Marathon 2025 closes soon. Run for Child Bereavement UK with your ballot place or apply for one of our charity places.
Adidas Manchester Marathon

Register your interest in our charity places

Supporting children through difficult times

Ways to support children who are worried about frightening events, such as the pandemic.
When you can't visit someone who is ill

Ways to support children when restrictions mean you cannot visit someone who is ill.
Coronavirus – services, events and information

In light of covid-19 coronavirus please find below the latest information and guidance with regard to our services and events.

Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they can show it in different ways. Find out how you can help them and more about child grieving.
Children's understanding of death at different ages

Guidance on children's understanding of death at different ages and stages of development.
Grieving for a child of any age

The agony of losing a child of any age is unparalleled. There is no age or point in time that makes it any easier. No parent expects to face the death of their child and no grandparent expects to lose their grandchild.
When a grandparent dies

The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important. Parents have a great deal to manage when their own parent or carer dies. There is the grief associated with their own loss, but also the reactions and responses of their children to the death of a grandparent.
Child Bereavement UK training

Child Bereavement UK designs and delivers training for professionals in health and social care, education, the emergency services and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
Contact us

Contact details for our Helpline, departments and services.
When your baby dies

When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case.
Explaining death and dying to children

Guidance for teachers and parents on talking to children about death and dying,
UK death & bereavement statistics

A parent of children under 18 dies every 20 minutes in the UK; around 26,900 a year.
For adults bereaved as children

How being bereaved as a child can affect your life as an adult and where you can find support.