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support for Bereavement and grief

The loss of a loved one can be a deeply traumatic and challenging time for a young person and their family. Please remember to inform your child’s Form Tutor and Head of Year or Key Stage as soon as possible. This ensures we can provide appropriate care, flexibility, and support for your child while they are at school.

Below is a curated list of trusted charities and national organisations with a long-established history of supporting children, young people, and families through grief and bereavement.

Specialist Support for Children & Young People

  • Winston’s Wish
    Provides specialist digital, helpline, and face-to-face support for grieving children, young people, and their families. Their site includes practical advice, podcasts, and online chat services.
    Helpline: 08088 020 021 | Website: www.winstonswish.org
  • Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN)
    A national hub providing advice, resources, and local directory services to help families find specific bereavement support tailored to their area and circumstances.
    Telephone: 020 7843 6309 | Website: childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk
  • Hope Again
    Run by Cruse Bereavement Support, Hope Again is a dedicated site designed by young people for young people who have lost a loved one, offering peer support, videos, and age-appropriate information.
    Website: www.hopeagain.org.uk

 

National Bereavement Services & Counselling

  • Cruse Bereavement Support
    Offers individual support, advice, information, and local branches across the UK to support adults and children through grief.
    Helpline: 0808 808 1677 | Website: www.cruse.org.uk
  • Marie Curie Bereavement Support
    Offers practical advice and emotional support through a dedicated telephone helpline and online webchat service for anyone affected by terminal illness or bereavement.
    Helpline: 0800 090 2309 | Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk
  • Care for the Family (Bereavement Support)
    A Christian-based national charity offering support to parents who have lost a child, individuals widowed at a young age, or families navigating bereavement.
    Website: www.careforthefamily.org.uk
  • Church of England - Bereavement Resources
    Provides spiritual and practical resources, guides, and links to support families working through grief.
    Website: www.going4growth.com