Growing Compassionate Schools: Supporting young people through loss – Online event

The Children’s Bereavement Network Report 2022 found:

• An estimated 46,300 dependent children aged 0-17 years are bereaved of a parent each year in the UK.
• 127 children are newly bereaved every day
• 1 in 29 5-16 year olds has been bereaved of a parent or sibling
• An average of 1 child in every class has been bereaved of parent or sibling

A compassionate community begins with honest conversations

We’re calling on schools and colleges from across east Kent to join forces in building a more supportive, hope-filled network for grieving children and teens. Together, we can make a difference.

We invite schools to share their stories of successes and challenges, so we can build a network of support that strengthens hope.

Join our stakeholder event to find out how collaboration between schools and Pilgrims Hospices can make a real difference in the lives of grieving children across east Kent.

We’ll explore how, through partnership, we can:

• Improve bereavement support for children and teens in schools
• Engage schools in open, age-appropriate conversations about death and grief
• Build compassionate schools and networks around young people

Every child deserves compassion and understanding when facing loss.

Let’s work together to make sure no child grieves alone.